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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.32, 3,576.48 and 2,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.32, 3,576.48 and 2,118.44 is: 2,926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.32 : 3,576.48 = 2,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.32/3,576.48 = 2,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.32x = 3,576.48 × 2,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.32x = 7,576,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,558.29/2,589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.08

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