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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.06, 3,294.24 and 1,590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.06, 3,294.24 and 1,590.50 is: 2,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.06 : 3,294.24 = 1,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.06/3,294.24 = 1,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.06x = 3,294.24 × 1,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.06x = 5,239,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,490.99/2,386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.88

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