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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.86, 3,553.51 and 2,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.86, 3,553.51 and 2,545.20 is: 3,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.86 : 3,553.51 = 2,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.86/3,553.51 = 2,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.86x = 3,553.51 × 2,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.86x = 9,044,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,393.65/2,591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.54

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