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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.91, 3,497.29 and 1,591.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.91, 3,497.29 and 1,591.81 is: 2,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.91 : 3,497.29 = 1,591.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.91/3,497.29 = 1,591.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.91x = 3,497.29 × 1,591.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.91x = 5,567,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,008.47/2,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.27

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