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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.65, 3,567.72 and 2,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.65, 3,567.72 and 2,113.49 is: 2,912.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.65 : 3,567.72 = 2,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.65/3,567.72 = 2,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.65x = 3,567.72 × 2,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.65x = 7,540,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,325.43/2,588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.84

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