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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,589.43, 2,380.04 and 1,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,589.43, 2,380.04 and 1,097.36 is: 1,643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,589.43 : 2,380.04 = 1,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,589.43/2,380.04 = 1,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,589.43x = 2,380.04 × 1,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,589.43x = 2,611,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,743.31/1,589.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.19

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