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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.26, 3,572.58 and 2,455.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.26, 3,572.58 and 2,455.99 is: 3,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.26 : 3,572.58 = 2,455.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.26/3,572.58 = 2,455.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.26x = 3,572.58 × 2,455.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.26x = 8,774,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774,220.75/2,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.01

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