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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.80, 4,088.54 and 2,533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.80, 4,088.54 and 2,533.35 is: 3,500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.80 : 4,088.54 = 2,533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.80/4,088.54 = 2,533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.80x = 4,088.54 × 2,533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.80x = 10,357,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357,669.70/2,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.64

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