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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.52, 3,614.88 and 1,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.52, 3,614.88 and 1,571.20 is: 2,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.52 : 3,614.88 = 1,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.52/3,614.88 = 1,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.52x = 3,614.88 × 1,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.52x = 5,679,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,699.46/2,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.22

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