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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.50, 3,432.15 and 1,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.50, 3,432.15 and 1,595.70 is: 2,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.50 : 3,432.15 = 1,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.50/3,432.15 = 1,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.50x = 3,432.15 × 1,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.50x = 5,476,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,681.76/2,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.04

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