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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.67, 3,572.78 and 1,541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.67, 3,572.78 and 1,541.34 is: 2,127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.67 : 3,572.78 = 1,541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.67/3,572.78 = 1,541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.67x = 3,572.78 × 1,541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.67x = 5,506,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,861.02/2,588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.29

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