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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.74, 3,854.19 and 1,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.74, 3,854.19 and 1,401.74 is: 2,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.74 : 3,854.19 = 1,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.74/3,854.19 = 1,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.74x = 3,854.19 × 1,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.74x = 5,402,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402,572.29/2,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.75

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