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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.04, 3,552.12 and 2,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.04, 3,552.12 and 2,301.84 is: 3,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.04 : 3,552.12 = 2,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.04/3,552.12 = 2,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.04x = 3,552.12 × 2,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.04x = 8,176,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,411.90/2,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.31

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