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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.47, 3,595.61 and 1,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.47, 3,595.61 and 1,557.54 is: 2,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.47 : 3,595.61 = 1,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.47/3,595.61 = 1,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.47x = 3,595.61 × 1,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.47x = 5,600,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,306.40/2,605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.44

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