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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.92, 4,723.43 and 1,590.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.92, 4,723.43 and 1,590.89 is: 2,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.92 : 4,723.43 = 1,590.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.92/4,723.43 = 1,590.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.92x = 4,723.43 × 1,590.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.92x = 7,514,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,425.98/3,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.35

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