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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.58, 3,566.53 and 2,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.58, 3,566.53 and 2,529.92 is: 3,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.58 : 3,566.53 = 2,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.58/3,566.53 = 2,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.58x = 3,566.53 × 2,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.58x = 9,023,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,035.58/2,597.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.63

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