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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.91, 5,258.49 and 2,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.91, 5,258.49 and 2,390.70 is: 3,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.91 : 5,258.49 = 2,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.91/5,258.49 = 2,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.91x = 5,258.49 × 2,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.91x = 12,571,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,472.04/3,503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.84

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