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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.37, 3,576.82 and 2,111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.37, 3,576.82 and 2,111.90 is: 2,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.37 : 3,576.82 = 2,111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.37/3,576.82 = 2,111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.37x = 3,576.82 × 2,111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.37x = 7,553,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,886.16/2,590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.14

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