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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.72, 3,587.87 and 1,537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.72, 3,587.87 and 1,537.83 is: 2,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.72 : 3,587.87 = 1,537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.72/3,587.87 = 1,537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.72x = 3,587.87 × 1,537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.72x = 5,517,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,534.12/2,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.36

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