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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.41, 3,293.00 and 1,590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.41, 3,293.00 and 1,590.05 is: 2,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.41 : 3,293.00 = 1,590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.41/3,293.00 = 1,590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.41x = 3,293.00 × 1,590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.41x = 5,236,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,010.23/2,385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.02

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