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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.14, 3,573.62 and 1,881.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.14, 3,573.62 and 1,881.58 is: 2,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.14 : 3,573.62 = 1,881.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.14/3,573.62 = 1,881.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.14x = 3,573.62 × 1,881.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.14x = 6,724,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,042.51/2,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.01

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