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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.68, 3,591.36 and 1,554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.68, 3,591.36 and 1,554.48 is: 2,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.68 : 3,591.36 = 1,554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.68/3,591.36 = 1,554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.68x = 3,591.36 × 1,554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.68x = 5,582,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,697.29/2,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.98

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