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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.83, 2,894.04 and 1,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.83, 2,894.04 and 1,590.30 is: 2,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.83 : 2,894.04 = 1,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.83/2,894.04 = 1,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.83x = 2,894.04 × 1,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.83x = 4,602,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,377.34/1,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.17

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