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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.56, 3,572.10 and 2,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.56, 3,572.10 and 2,029.23 is: 2,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.56 : 3,572.10 = 2,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.56/3,572.10 = 2,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.56x = 3,572.10 × 2,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.56x = 7,248,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,612.48/2,590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.09

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