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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.70, 3,921.46 and 2,590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.70, 3,921.46 and 2,590.61 is: 3,861.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.70 : 3,921.46 = 2,590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.70/3,921.46 = 2,590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.70x = 3,921.46 × 2,590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.70x = 10,158,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158,947.41/2,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.69

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