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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.24, 3,359.04 and 1,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.24, 3,359.04 and 1,593.60 is: 2,391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.24 : 3,359.04 = 1,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.24/3,359.04 = 1,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.24x = 3,359.04 × 1,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.24x = 5,352,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,966.14/2,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.60

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