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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.91, 3,578.04 and 1,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.91, 3,578.04 and 1,529.33 is: 2,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.91 : 3,578.04 = 1,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.91/3,578.04 = 1,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.91x = 3,578.04 × 1,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.91x = 5,471,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,986.02/2,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.18

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