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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.48, 3,906.76 and 2,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.48, 3,906.76 and 2,424.44 is: 3,654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.48 : 3,906.76 = 2,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.48/3,906.76 = 2,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.48x = 3,906.76 × 2,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.48x = 9,471,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,705.21/2,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.94

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