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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.15, 3,572.51 and 2,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.15, 3,572.51 and 2,058.01 is: 2,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.15 : 3,572.51 = 2,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.15/3,572.51 = 2,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.15x = 3,572.51 × 2,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.15x = 7,352,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,242.08/2,588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.73

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