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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.83, 3,573.06 and 2,430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.83, 3,573.06 and 2,430.57 is: 3,354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.83 : 3,573.06 = 2,430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.83/3,573.06 = 2,430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.83x = 3,573.06 × 2,430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.83x = 8,684,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684,590.40/2,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.64

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