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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.95, 3,285.66 and 1,572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.95, 3,285.66 and 1,572.82 is: 2,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.95 : 3,285.66 = 1,572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.95/3,285.66 = 1,572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.95x = 3,285.66 × 1,572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.95x = 5,167,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,749.45/2,190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.68

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