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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.74, 3,573.49 and 1,803.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.74, 3,573.49 and 1,803.22 is: 2,489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.74 : 3,573.49 = 1,803.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.74/3,573.49 = 1,803.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.74x = 3,573.49 × 1,803.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.74x = 6,443,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,788.64/2,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.16

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