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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.17, 3,553.88 and 2,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.17, 3,553.88 and 2,367.73 is: 3,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.17 : 3,553.88 = 2,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.17/3,553.88 = 2,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.17x = 3,553.88 × 2,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.17x = 8,414,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,620.90/2,589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.94

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