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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.12, 3,580.78 and 1,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.12, 3,580.78 and 1,522.60 is: 2,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.12 : 3,580.78 = 1,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.12/3,580.78 = 1,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.12x = 3,580.78 × 1,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.12x = 5,452,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,095.63/2,390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.10

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