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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.44, 3,572.82 and 2,456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.44, 3,572.82 and 2,456.21 is: 3,390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.44 : 3,572.82 = 2,456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.44/3,572.82 = 2,456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.44x = 3,572.82 × 2,456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.44x = 8,775,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,596.21/2,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.30

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