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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.42, 4,850.58 and 1,590.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.42, 4,850.58 and 1,590.03 is: 2,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.42 : 4,850.58 = 1,590.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.42/4,850.58 = 1,590.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.42x = 4,850.58 × 1,590.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.42x = 7,712,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712,567.72/3,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.27

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