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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.72, 3,226.10 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.72, 3,226.10 and 590.70 is: 886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.72 : 3,226.10 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.72/3,226.10 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.72x = 3,226.10 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.72x = 1,905,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,657.27/2,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.06

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