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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.01, 3,550.91 and 2,290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.01, 3,550.91 and 2,290.53 is: 3,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.01 : 3,550.91 = 2,290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.01/3,550.91 = 2,290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.01x = 3,550.91 × 2,290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.01x = 8,133,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,465.88/2,575.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.62

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