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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.93, 3,577.68 and 1,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.93, 3,577.68 and 1,752.08 is: 2,418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.93 : 3,577.68 = 1,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.93/3,577.68 = 1,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.93x = 3,577.68 × 1,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.93x = 6,268,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,268,363.69/2,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.41

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