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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.48, 3,589.44 and 1,553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.48, 3,589.44 and 1,553.16 is: 2,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.48 : 3,589.44 = 1,553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.48/3,589.44 = 1,553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.48x = 3,589.44 × 1,553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.48x = 5,574,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,974.63/2,600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.83

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