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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.94, 3,821.18 and 1,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.94, 3,821.18 and 1,590 is: 2,194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.94 : 3,821.18 = 1,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.94/3,821.18 = 1,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.94x = 3,821.18 × 1,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.94x = 6,075,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,668.25/2,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.22

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