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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.72, 3,549 and 1,392.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.72, 3,549 and 1,392.82 is: 1,922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.72 : 3,549 = 1,392.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.72/3,549 = 1,392.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.72x = 3,549 × 1,392.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.72x = 4,943,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,118.18/2,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.11

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