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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.58, 3,575.48 and 2,432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.58, 3,575.48 and 2,432.33 is: 3,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.58 : 3,575.48 = 2,432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.58/3,575.48 = 2,432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.58x = 3,575.48 × 2,432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.58x = 8,696,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696,747.27/2,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.07

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