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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.44, 4,851.98 and 1,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.44, 4,851.98 and 1,590.15 is: 2,386.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.44 : 4,851.98 = 1,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.44/4,851.98 = 1,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.44x = 4,851.98 × 1,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.44x = 7,715,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715,368.05/3,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.12

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