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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.46, 3,548.62 and 1,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.46, 3,548.62 and 1,392.54 is: 1,921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.46 : 3,548.62 = 1,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.46/3,548.62 = 1,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.46x = 3,548.62 × 1,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.46x = 4,941,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,595.29/2,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.71

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