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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.57, 3,908.94 and 1,590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.57, 3,908.94 and 1,590.57 is: 2,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.57 : 3,908.94 = 1,590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.57/3,908.94 = 1,590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.57x = 3,908.94 × 1,590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.57x = 6,217,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,442.70/2,832.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.98

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