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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.50, 3,555.08 and 1,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.50, 3,555.08 and 1,590.02 is: 2,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.50 : 3,555.08 = 1,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.50/3,555.08 = 1,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.50x = 3,555.08 × 1,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.50x = 5,652,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,640.35/2,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.58

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