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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.96, 3,109.55 and 1,590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.96, 3,109.55 and 1,590.57 is: 2,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.96 : 3,109.55 = 1,590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.96/3,109.55 = 1,590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.96x = 3,109.55 × 1,590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.96x = 4,945,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,948.99/2,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.34

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