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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.33, 3,548.46 and 1,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.33, 3,548.46 and 1,392.42 is: 1,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.33 : 3,548.46 = 1,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.33/3,548.46 = 1,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.33x = 3,548.46 × 1,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.33x = 4,940,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,946.67/2,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.55

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