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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.58, 3,561.03 and 2,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.58, 3,561.03 and 2,525.92 is: 3,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.58 : 3,561.03 = 2,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.58/3,561.03 = 2,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.58x = 3,561.03 × 2,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.58x = 8,994,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,868.00/2,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.13

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