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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.52, 3,571.38 and 2,339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.52, 3,571.38 and 2,339.04 is: 3,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.52 : 3,571.38 = 2,339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.52/3,571.38 = 2,339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.52x = 3,571.38 × 2,339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.52x = 8,353,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,353,600.68/2,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.17

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