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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.41, 3,225.62 and 590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.41, 3,225.62 and 590.43 is: 885.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.41 : 3,225.62 = 590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.41/3,225.62 = 590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.41x = 3,225.62 × 590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.41x = 1,904,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,502.82/2,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.65

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