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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.80, 3,321.14 and 1,590.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.80, 3,321.14 and 1,590.39 is: 2,383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.80 : 3,321.14 = 1,590.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.80/3,321.14 = 1,590.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.80x = 3,321.14 × 1,590.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.80x = 5,281,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,899.89/2,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.74

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