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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.84, 3,549.33 and 1,453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.84, 3,549.33 and 1,453.13 is: 2,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.84 : 3,549.33 = 1,453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.84/3,549.33 = 1,453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.84x = 3,549.33 × 1,453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.84x = 5,157,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,637.90/2,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.43

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