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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.44, 3,846.66 and 1,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.44, 3,846.66 and 1,590.88 is: 2,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.44 : 3,846.66 = 1,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.44/3,846.66 = 1,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.44x = 3,846.66 × 1,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.44x = 6,119,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,574.46/2,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.32

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