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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.91, 4,578.84 and 1,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.91, 4,578.84 and 1,590.48 is: 2,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.91 : 4,578.84 = 1,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.91/4,578.84 = 1,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.91x = 4,578.84 × 1,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.91x = 7,282,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,553.44/3,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.01

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