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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.88, 3,577.08 and 1,596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.88, 3,577.08 and 1,596.96 is: 2,203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.88 : 3,577.08 = 1,596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.88/3,577.08 = 1,596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.88x = 3,577.08 × 1,596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.88x = 5,712,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,453.68/2,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.98

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