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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.40, 3,856.20 and 1,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.40, 3,856.20 and 1,338.40 is: 2,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.40 : 3,856.20 = 1,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.40/3,856.20 = 1,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.40x = 3,856.20 × 1,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.40x = 5,161,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,138.08/2,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.13

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