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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.01, 3,548.34 and 1,451.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.01, 3,548.34 and 1,451.99 is: 2,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.01 : 3,548.34 = 1,451.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.01/3,548.34 = 1,451.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.01x = 3,548.34 × 1,451.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.01x = 5,152,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,163.07/2,571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.95

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