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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.24, 3,579.60 and 2,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.24, 3,579.60 and 2,302.24 is: 3,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.24 : 3,579.60 = 2,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.24/3,579.60 = 2,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.24x = 3,579.60 × 2,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.24x = 8,241,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,098.30/2,590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.60

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