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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.36, 3,548.48 and 1,392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.36, 3,548.48 and 1,392.43 is: 1,921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.36 : 3,548.48 = 1,392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.36/3,548.48 = 1,392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.36x = 3,548.48 × 1,392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.36x = 4,941,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,004.62/2,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.56

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