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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.23, 3,573.01 and 1,842.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.23, 3,573.01 and 1,842.55 is: 2,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.23 : 3,573.01 = 1,842.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.23/3,573.01 = 1,842.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.23x = 3,573.01 × 1,842.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.23x = 6,583,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,442.95/2,590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.65

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