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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.80, 3,590.40 and 2,390.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.80, 3,590.40 and 2,390.01 is: 3,298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.80 : 3,590.40 = 2,390.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.80/3,590.40 = 2,390.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.80x = 3,590.40 × 2,390.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.80x = 8,581,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,091.90/2,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.14

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