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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.32, 2,917.15 and 1,590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.32, 2,917.15 and 1,590.86 is: 2,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.32 : 2,917.15 = 1,590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.32/2,917.15 = 1,590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.32x = 2,917.15 × 1,590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.32x = 4,640,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,777.25/2,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.97

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