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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.79, 3,436.66 and 1,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.79, 3,436.66 and 1,590.06 is: 2,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.79 : 3,436.66 = 1,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.79/3,436.66 = 1,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.79x = 3,436.66 × 1,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.79x = 5,464,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,478.42/2,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.25

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