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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.08, 3,567.96 and 2,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.08, 3,567.96 and 2,458.32 is: 3,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.08 : 3,567.96 = 2,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.08/3,567.96 = 2,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.08x = 3,567.96 × 2,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.08x = 8,771,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771,187.43/2,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.45

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