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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.77, 3,574.48 and 2,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.77, 3,574.48 and 2,341.29 is: 3,230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.77 : 3,574.48 = 2,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.77/3,574.48 = 2,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.77x = 3,574.48 × 2,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.77x = 8,368,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368,894.28/2,590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.27

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