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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.02, 3,908.93 and 1,590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.02, 3,908.93 and 1,590.42 is: 2,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.02 : 3,908.93 = 1,590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.02/3,908.93 = 1,590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.02x = 3,908.93 × 1,590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.02x = 6,216,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,840.45/2,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.20

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