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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.24, 3,548.33 and 1,392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.24, 3,548.33 and 1,392.33 is: 1,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.24 : 3,548.33 = 1,392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.24/3,548.33 = 1,392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.24x = 3,548.33 × 1,392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.24x = 4,940,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,439.35/2,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.42

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