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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.44, 3,573.30 and 2,422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.44, 3,573.30 and 2,422.66 is: 3,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.44 : 3,573.30 = 2,422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.44/3,573.30 = 2,422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.44x = 3,573.30 × 2,422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.44x = 8,656,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,890.98/2,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.44

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