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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.76, 3,549.84 and 1,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.76, 3,549.84 and 1,524.16 is: 2,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.76 : 3,549.84 = 1,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.76/3,549.84 = 1,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.76x = 3,549.84 × 1,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.76x = 5,410,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,524.13/2,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.82

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