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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.84, 3,575.35 and 1,528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.84, 3,575.35 and 1,528.61 is: 2,109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.84 : 3,575.35 = 1,528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.84/3,575.35 = 1,528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.84x = 3,575.35 × 1,528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.84x = 5,465,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,315.76/2,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.48

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