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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.52, 3,575.69 and 1,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.52, 3,575.69 and 1,846.64 is: 2,548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.52 : 3,575.69 = 1,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.52/3,575.69 = 1,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.52x = 3,575.69 × 1,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.52x = 6,602,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,985.07/2,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.91

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