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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.58, 4,695.03 and 1,590.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.58, 4,695.03 and 1,590.66 is: 2,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.58 : 4,695.03 = 1,590.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.58/4,695.03 = 1,590.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.58x = 4,695.03 × 1,590.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.58x = 7,468,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,196.42/3,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.09

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