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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.07, 3,547.87 and 1,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.07, 3,547.87 and 1,452.28 is: 2,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.07 : 3,547.87 = 1,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.07/3,547.87 = 1,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.07x = 3,547.87 × 1,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.07x = 5,152,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,500.64/2,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.03

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