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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.02, 4,390.46 and 2,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.02, 4,390.46 and 2,591.96 is: 3,578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.02 : 4,390.46 = 2,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.02/4,390.46 = 2,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.02x = 4,390.46 × 2,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.02x = 11,379,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379,896.70/3,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.56

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