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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.38, 3,576.52 and 1,529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.38, 3,576.52 and 1,529.17 is: 2,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.38 : 3,576.52 = 1,529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.38/3,576.52 = 1,529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.38x = 3,576.52 × 1,529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.38x = 5,469,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,107.09/2,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.50

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