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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.80, 3,277.48 and 1,590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.80, 3,277.48 and 1,590.12 is: 2,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.80 : 3,277.48 = 1,590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.80/3,277.48 = 1,590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.80x = 3,277.48 × 1,590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.80x = 5,211,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,586.50/2,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.46

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