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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.52, 5,606.88 and 2,571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.52, 5,606.88 and 2,571.68 is: 3,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.52 : 5,606.88 = 2,571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.52/5,606.88 = 2,571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.52x = 5,606.88 × 2,571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.52x = 14,419,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419,101.16/4,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.43

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