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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.89, 3,659.35 and 1,589.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.89, 3,659.35 and 1,589.38 is: 2,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.89 : 3,659.35 = 1,589.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.89/3,659.35 = 1,589.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.89x = 3,659.35 × 1,589.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.89x = 5,816,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,071.46/2,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.18

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