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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.51, 3,583.95 and 2,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.51, 3,583.95 and 2,146.30 is: 3,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.51 : 3,583.95 = 2,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.51/3,583.95 = 2,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.51x = 3,583.95 × 2,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.51x = 7,692,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,214.88/2,390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.81

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