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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.55, 3,581.78 and 1,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.55, 3,581.78 and 1,464.17 is: 2,193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.55 : 3,581.78 = 1,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.55/3,581.78 = 1,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.55x = 3,581.78 × 1,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.55x = 5,244,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,334.82/2,390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.78

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