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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.88, 3,577.52 and 2,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.88, 3,577.52 and 2,112.41 is: 2,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.88 : 3,577.52 = 2,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.88/3,577.52 = 2,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.88x = 3,577.52 × 2,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.88x = 7,557,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,160.57/2,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.84

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