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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.52, 3,740.72 and 1,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.52, 3,740.72 and 1,590.48 is: 2,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.52 : 3,740.72 = 1,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.52/3,740.72 = 1,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.52x = 3,740.72 × 1,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.52x = 5,949,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949,532.39/2,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.17

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