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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.06, 3,905.69 and 2,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.06, 3,905.69 and 2,440.53 is: 3,678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.06 : 3,905.69 = 2,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.06/3,905.69 = 2,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.06x = 3,905.69 × 2,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.06x = 9,531,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,941.41/2,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.79

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