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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.66, 3,498.24 and 1,591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.66, 3,498.24 and 1,591.05 is: 2,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.66 : 3,498.24 = 1,591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.66/3,498.24 = 1,591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.66x = 3,498.24 × 1,591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.66x = 5,565,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565,874.75/2,535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.04

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