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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.84, 3,594.49 and 2,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.84, 3,594.49 and 2,090.96 is: 2,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.84 : 3,594.49 = 2,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.84/3,594.49 = 2,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.84x = 3,594.49 × 2,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.84x = 7,515,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,934.81/2,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.24

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