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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.86, 3,549.15 and 1,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.86, 3,549.15 and 1,392.92 is: 1,922.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.86 : 3,549.15 = 1,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.86/3,549.15 = 1,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.86x = 3,549.15 × 1,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.86x = 4,943,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,664.27/2,571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.22

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