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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.08, 3,548.16 and 1,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.08, 3,548.16 and 1,452.20 is: 2,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.08 : 3,548.16 = 1,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.08/3,548.16 = 1,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.08x = 3,548.16 × 1,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.08x = 5,152,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,637.95/2,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.08

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