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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.06, 3,821.91 and 1,590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.06, 3,821.91 and 1,590.70 is: 2,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.06 : 3,821.91 = 1,590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.06/3,821.91 = 1,590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.06x = 3,821.91 × 1,590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.06x = 6,079,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079,512.24/2,770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.72

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