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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.30, 3,433.52 and 1,594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.30, 3,433.52 and 1,594.91 is: 2,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.30 : 3,433.52 = 1,594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.30/3,433.52 = 1,594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.30x = 3,433.52 × 1,594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.30x = 5,476,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,167.95/2,290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.03

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