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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.37, 3,739.70 and 1,590.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.37, 3,739.70 and 1,590.35 is: 2,195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.37 : 3,739.70 = 1,590.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.37/3,739.70 = 1,590.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.37x = 3,739.70 × 1,590.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.37x = 5,947,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,423.94/2,709.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.14

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