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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.78, 4,050.02 and 1,590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.78, 4,050.02 and 1,590.41 is: 2,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.78 : 4,050.02 = 1,590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.78/4,050.02 = 1,590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.78x = 4,050.02 × 1,590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.78x = 6,441,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,194.48/2,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.78

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