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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.48, 3,905.25 and 2,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.48, 3,905.25 and 2,423.44 is: 3,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.48 : 3,905.25 = 2,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.48/3,905.25 = 2,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.48x = 3,905.25 × 2,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.48x = 9,464,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464,139.06/2,590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.43

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