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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.53, 3,548.72 and 1,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.53, 3,548.72 and 1,392.60 is: 1,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.53 : 3,548.72 = 1,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.53/3,548.72 = 1,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.53x = 3,548.72 × 1,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.53x = 4,941,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,940.51/2,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.79

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