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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.65, 3,570.99 and 2,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.65, 3,570.99 and 2,376.14 is: 3,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.65 : 3,570.99 = 2,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.65/3,570.99 = 2,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.65x = 3,570.99 × 2,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.65x = 8,485,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,145.41/2,590.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.30

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