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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.96, 3,739.56 and 1,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.96, 3,739.56 and 1,590.96 is: 2,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.96 : 3,739.56 = 1,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.96/3,739.56 = 1,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.96x = 3,739.56 × 1,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.96x = 5,949,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,490.38/2,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.42

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