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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.88, 3,579.03 and 2,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.88, 3,579.03 and 2,222.52 is: 3,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.88 : 3,579.03 = 2,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.88/3,579.03 = 2,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.88x = 3,579.03 × 2,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.88x = 7,954,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,465.76/2,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.99

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