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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.88, 3,575.70 and 1,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.88, 3,575.70 and 1,595.96 is: 2,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.88 : 3,575.70 = 1,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.88/3,575.70 = 1,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.88x = 3,575.70 × 1,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.88x = 5,706,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706,674.17/2,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.60

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