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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.56, 3,548.75 and 1,392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.56, 3,548.75 and 1,392.63 is: 1,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.56 : 3,548.75 = 1,392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.56/3,548.75 = 1,392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.56x = 3,548.75 × 1,392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.56x = 4,942,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,075.44/2,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.82

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