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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.04, 3,550.08 and 2,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.04, 3,550.08 and 2,374.48 is: 3,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.04 : 3,550.08 = 2,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.04/3,550.08 = 2,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.04x = 3,550.08 × 2,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.04x = 8,429,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,593.96/2,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.67

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