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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.23, 3,594.47 and 1,557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.23, 3,594.47 and 1,557.09 is: 2,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.23 : 3,594.47 = 1,557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.23/3,594.47 = 1,557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.23x = 3,594.47 × 1,557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.23x = 5,596,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,905.51/2,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.33

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