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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.20, 3,548.26 and 1,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.20, 3,548.26 and 1,392.27 is: 1,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.20 : 3,548.26 = 1,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.20/3,548.26 = 1,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.20x = 3,548.26 × 1,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.20x = 4,940,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,136.51/2,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.33

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