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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.36, 3,284.78 and 1,598.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.36, 3,284.78 and 1,598.79 is: 2,394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.36 : 3,284.78 = 1,598.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.36/3,284.78 = 1,598.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.36x = 3,284.78 × 1,598.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.36x = 5,251,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,673.42/2,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.35

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