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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.22, 3,882.57 and 1,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.22, 3,882.57 and 1,766.45 is: 2,647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.22 : 3,882.57 = 1,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.22/3,882.57 = 1,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.22x = 3,882.57 × 1,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.22x = 6,858,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,346.36/2,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.79

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