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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.15, 3,580.59 and 1,346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.15, 3,580.59 and 1,346.98 is: 2,017.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.15 : 3,580.59 = 1,346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.15/3,580.59 = 1,346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.15x = 3,580.59 × 1,346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.15x = 4,822,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,983.12/2,390.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.86

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