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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.93, 3,590.55 and 1,482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.93, 3,590.55 and 1,482.90 is: 2,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.93 : 3,590.55 = 1,482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.93/3,590.55 = 1,482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.93x = 3,590.55 × 1,482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.93x = 5,324,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324,426.60/2,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.34

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