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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.47, 3,548.66 and 1,392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.47, 3,548.66 and 1,392.57 is: 1,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.47 : 3,548.66 = 1,392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.47/3,548.66 = 1,392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.47x = 3,548.66 × 1,392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.47x = 4,941,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,750.49/2,571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.76

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