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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.50, 3,857.44 and 1,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.50, 3,857.44 and 1,032.50 is: 1,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.50 : 3,857.44 = 1,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.50/3,857.44 = 1,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.50x = 3,857.44 × 1,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.50x = 3,982,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,806.80/2,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.83

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