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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.38, 3,309.24 and 1,594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.38, 3,309.24 and 1,594.32 is: 2,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.38 : 3,309.24 = 1,594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.38/3,309.24 = 1,594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.38x = 3,309.24 × 1,594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.38x = 5,275,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,987.52/2,209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.99

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