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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.89, 3,061.14 and 1,590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.89, 3,061.14 and 1,590.42 is: 2,192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.89 : 3,061.14 = 1,590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.89/3,061.14 = 1,590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.89x = 3,061.14 × 1,590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.89x = 4,868,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,498.28/2,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.14

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