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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.39, 3,906.43 and 2,422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.39, 3,906.43 and 2,422.10 is: 3,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.39 : 3,906.43 = 2,422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.39/3,906.43 = 2,422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.39x = 3,906.43 × 2,422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.39x = 9,461,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,767.81/2,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.23

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