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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.50, 4,149.93 and 2,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.50, 4,149.93 and 2,588.59 is: 3,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.50 : 4,149.93 = 2,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.50/4,149.93 = 2,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.50x = 4,149.93 × 2,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.50x = 10,742,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,742,482.19/3,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.34

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