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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.35, 3,548.48 and 1,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.35, 3,548.48 and 1,392.44 is: 1,921.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.35 : 3,548.48 = 1,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.35/3,548.48 = 1,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.35x = 3,548.48 × 1,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.35x = 4,941,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,045.49/2,571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.58

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