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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.16, 3,548.19 and 1,452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.16, 3,548.19 and 1,452.09 is: 2,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.16 : 3,548.19 = 1,452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.16/3,548.19 = 1,452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.16x = 3,548.19 × 1,452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.16x = 5,152,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,291.22/2,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.88

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