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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.06, 3,559.08 and 2,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.06, 3,559.08 and 2,021.62 is: 2,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.06 : 3,559.08 = 2,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.06/3,559.08 = 2,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.06x = 3,559.08 × 2,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.06x = 7,195,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,107.31/2,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.58

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