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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.94, 3,428.82 and 1,590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.94, 3,428.82 and 1,590.56 is: 2,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.94 : 3,428.82 = 1,590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.94/3,428.82 = 1,590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.94x = 3,428.82 × 1,590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.94x = 5,453,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,743.94/2,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.78

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