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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.10, 3,548.11 and 1,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.10, 3,548.11 and 1,392.17 is: 1,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.10 : 3,548.11 = 1,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.10/3,548.11 = 1,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.10x = 3,548.11 × 1,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.10x = 4,939,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,573.65/2,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.19

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