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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.91, 3,528.12 and 2,503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.91, 3,528.12 and 2,503.46 is: 3,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.91 : 3,528.12 = 2,503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.91/3,528.12 = 2,503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.91x = 3,528.12 × 2,503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.91x = 8,832,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,511.42/2,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.23

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