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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.40, 3,821.34 and 1,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.40, 3,821.34 and 1,590.04 is: 2,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.40 : 3,821.34 = 1,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.40/3,821.34 = 1,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.40x = 3,821.34 × 1,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.40x = 6,076,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,083.45/2,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.01

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