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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.66, 3,656.55 and 1,587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.66, 3,656.55 and 1,587.58 is: 2,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.66 : 3,656.55 = 1,587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.66/3,656.55 = 1,587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.66x = 3,656.55 × 1,587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.66x = 5,805,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805,065.65/2,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.05

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