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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.75, 3,548.75 and 1,452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.75, 3,548.75 and 1,452.33 is: 2,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.75 : 3,548.75 = 1,452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.75/3,548.75 = 1,452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.75x = 3,548.75 × 1,452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.75x = 5,153,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,948.83/2,571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.06

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