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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.18, 3,548.24 and 1,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.18, 3,548.24 and 1,452.14 is: 2,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.18 : 3,548.24 = 1,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.18/3,548.24 = 1,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.18x = 3,548.24 × 1,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.18x = 5,152,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,529.85/2,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.95

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