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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.77, 3,548.96 and 1,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.77, 3,548.96 and 1,452.66 is: 2,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.77 : 3,548.96 = 1,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.77/3,548.96 = 1,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.77x = 3,548.96 × 1,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.77x = 5,155,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,424.97/2,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.63

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