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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.42, 3,059.46 and 1,590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.42, 3,059.46 and 1,590.42 is: 2,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.42 : 3,059.46 = 1,590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.42/3,059.46 = 1,590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.42x = 3,059.46 × 1,590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.42x = 4,865,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,826.37/2,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.40

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