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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.22, 3,548.27 and 1,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.22, 3,548.27 and 1,392.28 is: 1,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.22 : 3,548.27 = 1,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.22/3,548.27 = 1,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.22x = 3,548.27 × 1,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.22x = 4,940,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,185.36/2,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.34

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