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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591, 3,575.68 and 1,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591, 3,575.68 and 1,471.98 is: 2,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591 : 3,575.68 = 1,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591/3,575.68 = 1,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591x = 3,575.68 × 1,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591x = 5,263,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,329.45/2,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.39

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