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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.90, 3,577.59 and 2,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.90, 3,577.59 and 2,459.62 is: 3,395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.90 : 3,577.59 = 2,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.90/3,577.59 = 2,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.90x = 3,577.59 × 2,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.90x = 8,799,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,481.73/2,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.00

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