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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.48, 3,570.72 and 1,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.48, 3,570.72 and 1,801.16 is: 2,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.48 : 3,570.72 = 1,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.48/3,570.72 = 1,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.48x = 3,570.72 × 1,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.48x = 6,431,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,438.04/2,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.64

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