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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.55, 3,569.21 and 2,209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.55, 3,569.21 and 2,209.35 is: 3,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.55 : 3,569.21 = 2,209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.55/3,569.21 = 2,209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.55x = 3,569.21 × 2,209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.55x = 7,885,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,644.74/2,584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.07

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