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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.60, 4,701.28 and 1,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.60, 4,701.28 and 1,571.72 is: 2,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.60 : 4,701.28 = 1,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.60/4,701.28 = 1,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.60x = 4,701.28 × 1,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.60x = 7,389,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,095.80/3,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.02

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