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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.11, 3,295.73 and 1,590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.11, 3,295.73 and 1,590.05 is: 2,194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.11 : 3,295.73 = 1,590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.11/3,295.73 = 1,590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.11x = 3,295.73 × 1,590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.11x = 5,240,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,387.70/2,388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.37

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