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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.57, 3,581.82 and 1,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.57, 3,581.82 and 1,464.20 is: 2,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.57 : 3,581.82 = 1,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.57/3,581.82 = 1,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.57x = 3,581.82 × 1,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.57x = 5,244,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,492.25/2,390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.82

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