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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.72, 3,652.80 and 2,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.72, 3,652.80 and 2,586.88 is: 3,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.72 : 3,652.80 = 2,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.72/3,652.80 = 2,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.72x = 3,652.80 × 2,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.72x = 9,449,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449,355.26/2,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.45

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