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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.84, 3,581.28 and 1,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.84, 3,581.28 and 1,664.88 is: 2,296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.84 : 3,581.28 = 1,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.84/3,581.28 = 1,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.84x = 3,581.28 × 1,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.84x = 5,962,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,401.45/2,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.91

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