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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.94, 3,576.51 and 1,543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.94, 3,576.51 and 1,543.62 is: 2,129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.94 : 3,576.51 = 1,543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.94/3,576.51 = 1,543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.94x = 3,576.51 × 1,543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.94x = 5,520,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,772.37/2,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.98

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