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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.90, 3,740.52 and 1,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.90, 3,740.52 and 1,591.26 is: 2,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.90 : 3,740.52 = 1,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.90/3,740.52 = 1,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.90x = 3,740.52 × 1,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.90x = 5,952,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,139.86/2,709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.44

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