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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.21, 3,573.52 and 1,659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.21, 3,573.52 and 1,659.25 is: 2,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.21 : 3,573.52 = 1,659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.21/3,573.52 = 1,659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.21x = 3,573.52 × 1,659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.21x = 5,929,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,363.06/2,590.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.14

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