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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.91, 3,556.13 and 2,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.91, 3,556.13 and 2,251.35 is: 3,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.91 : 3,556.13 = 2,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.91/3,556.13 = 2,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.91x = 3,556.13 × 2,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.91x = 8,006,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,082.02/2,582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.64

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