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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.82, 3,570.60 and 2,276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.82, 3,570.60 and 2,276.55 is: 3,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.82 : 3,570.60 = 2,276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.82/3,570.60 = 2,276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.82x = 3,570.60 × 2,276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.82x = 8,128,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,649.43/2,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.27

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