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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.91, 3,589.59 and 1,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.91, 3,589.59 and 1,482.25 is: 2,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.91 : 3,589.59 = 1,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.91/3,589.59 = 1,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.91x = 3,589.59 × 1,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.91x = 5,320,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,664.22/2,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.69

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