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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.10, 3,575.52 and 1,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.10, 3,575.52 and 1,472.06 is: 2,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.10 : 3,575.52 = 1,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.10/3,575.52 = 1,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.10x = 3,575.52 × 1,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.10x = 5,263,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,362.09/2,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.32

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