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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.56, 3,655.24 and 1,588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.56, 3,655.24 and 1,588.15 is: 2,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.56 : 3,655.24 = 1,588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.56/3,655.24 = 1,588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.56x = 3,655.24 × 1,588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.56x = 5,805,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805,069.41/2,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.13

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