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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.76, 3,320.60 and 1,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.76, 3,320.60 and 1,590.44 is: 2,384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.76 : 3,320.60 = 1,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.76/3,320.60 = 1,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.76x = 3,320.60 × 1,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.76x = 5,281,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,215.06/2,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.55

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