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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.97, 3,867.54 and 2,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.97, 3,867.54 and 2,246.72 is: 3,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.97 : 3,867.54 = 2,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.97/3,867.54 = 2,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.97x = 3,867.54 × 2,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.97x = 8,689,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689,251.71/2,590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.67

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