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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.17, 3,548.18 and 1,392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.17, 3,548.18 and 1,392.22 is: 1,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.17 : 3,548.18 = 1,392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.17/3,548.18 = 1,392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.17x = 3,548.18 × 1,392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.17x = 4,939,832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,832.90/2,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.24

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