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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.42, 3,577.37 and 1,528.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.42, 3,577.37 and 1,528.85 is: 2,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.42 : 3,577.37 = 1,528.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.42/3,577.37 = 1,528.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.42x = 3,577.37 × 1,528.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.42x = 5,469,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,274.89/2,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.54

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