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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.36, 3,548.60 and 1,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.36, 3,548.60 and 1,494.96 is: 2,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.36 : 3,548.60 = 1,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.36/3,548.60 = 1,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.36x = 3,548.60 × 1,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.36x = 5,305,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,015.06/2,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.12

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