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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.94, 3,572.79 and 1,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.94, 3,572.79 and 1,593.66 is: 2,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.94 : 3,572.79 = 1,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.94/3,572.79 = 1,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.94x = 3,572.79 × 1,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.94x = 5,693,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,812.51/2,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.28

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