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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.32, 3,903.70 and 2,343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.32, 3,903.70 and 2,343.85 is: 3,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.32 : 3,903.70 = 2,343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.32/3,903.70 = 2,343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.32x = 3,903.70 × 2,343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.32x = 9,149,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,687.25/2,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.27

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