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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.14, 3,853.59 and 1,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.14, 3,853.59 and 1,252.91 is: 1,877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.14 : 3,853.59 = 1,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.14/3,853.59 = 1,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.14x = 3,853.59 × 1,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.14x = 4,828,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,182.18/2,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.84

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