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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.68, 5,054.19 and 1,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.68, 5,054.19 and 1,590.32 is: 2,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.68 : 5,054.19 = 1,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.68/5,054.19 = 1,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.68x = 5,054.19 × 1,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.68x = 8,037,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037,779.44/3,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.32

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