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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.08, 3,619.20 and 1,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.08, 3,619.20 and 1,590.80 is: 2,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.08 : 3,619.20 = 1,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.08/3,619.20 = 1,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.08x = 3,619.20 × 1,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.08x = 5,757,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,423.36/2,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.91

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