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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.07, 3,481.27 and 1,589.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.07, 3,481.27 and 1,589.42 is: 2,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.07 : 3,481.27 = 1,589.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.07/3,481.27 = 1,589.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.07x = 3,481.27 × 1,589.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.07x = 5,533,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,533,204.14/2,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.88

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