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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.69, 3,548.94 and 1,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.69, 3,548.94 and 1,392.75 is: 1,922.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.69 : 3,548.94 = 1,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.69/3,548.94 = 1,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.69x = 3,548.94 × 1,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.69x = 4,942,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,786.19/2,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.00

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