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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.81, 3,566.48 and 2,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.81, 3,566.48 and 2,273.54 is: 3,132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.81 : 3,566.48 = 2,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.81/3,566.48 = 2,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.81x = 3,566.48 × 2,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.81x = 8,108,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,505.74/2,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.14

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