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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.34, 3,593.81 and 2,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.34, 3,593.81 and 2,090.46 is: 2,872.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.34 : 3,593.81 = 2,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.34/3,593.81 = 2,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.34x = 3,593.81 × 2,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.34x = 7,512,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,705.60/2,615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.55

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