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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.96, 3,477.78 and 1,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.96, 3,477.78 and 1,589.88 is: 2,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.96 : 3,477.78 = 1,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.96/3,477.78 = 1,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.96x = 3,477.78 × 1,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.96x = 5,529,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,252.87/2,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.34

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