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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.84, 3,569.68 and 1,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.84, 3,569.68 and 1,654.88 is: 2,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.84 : 3,569.68 = 1,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.84/3,569.68 = 1,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.84x = 3,569.68 × 1,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.84x = 5,907,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,392.04/2,585.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.52

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