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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.55, 3,432.39 and 1,594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.55, 3,432.39 and 1,594.17 is: 2,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.55 : 3,432.39 = 1,594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.55/3,432.39 = 1,594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.55x = 3,432.39 × 1,594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.55x = 5,471,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,813.17/2,289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.91

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