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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.99, 3,577.05 and 1,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.99, 3,577.05 and 1,795.08 is: 2,477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.99 : 3,577.05 = 1,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.99/3,577.05 = 1,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.99x = 3,577.05 × 1,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.99x = 6,421,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,081.94/2,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.28

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