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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.17, 3,558.33 and 2,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.17, 3,558.33 and 2,425.14 is: 3,332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.17 : 3,558.33 = 2,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.17/3,558.33 = 2,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.17x = 3,558.33 × 2,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.17x = 8,629,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,448.42/2,589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.91

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