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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.03, 4,402.42 and 2,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.03, 4,402.42 and 2,590.16 is: 3,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.03 : 4,402.42 = 2,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.03/4,402.42 = 2,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.03x = 4,402.42 × 2,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.03x = 11,402,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,402,943.70/2,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.80

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