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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.88, 3,487.08 and 1,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.88, 3,487.08 and 1,594.64 is: 2,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.88 : 3,487.08 = 1,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.88/3,487.08 = 1,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.88x = 3,487.08 × 1,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.88x = 5,560,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,637.25/2,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.74

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