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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.32, 3,298.64 and 1,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.32, 3,298.64 and 1,506.14 is: 2,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.32 : 3,298.64 = 1,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.32/3,298.64 = 1,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.32x = 3,298.64 × 1,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.32x = 4,968,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,213.65/2,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.47

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