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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.87, 3,309.62 and 1,590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.87, 3,309.62 and 1,590.27 is: 2,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.87 : 3,309.62 = 1,590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.87/3,309.62 = 1,590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.87x = 3,309.62 × 1,590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.87x = 5,263,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,181.45/2,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.99

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