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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.96, 5,113.71 and 2,590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.96, 5,113.71 and 2,590.92 is: 3,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.96 : 5,113.71 = 2,590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.96/5,113.71 = 2,590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.96x = 5,113.71 × 2,590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.96x = 13,249,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,213.51/3,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.33

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