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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.35, 3,577.26 and 1,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.35, 3,577.26 and 1,528.76 is: 2,110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.35 : 3,577.26 = 1,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.35/3,577.26 = 1,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.35x = 3,577.26 × 1,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.35x = 5,468,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,772.00/2,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.39

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