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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.46, 3,489.02 and 1,597.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.46, 3,489.02 and 1,597.38 is: 2,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.46 : 3,489.02 = 1,597.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.46/3,489.02 = 1,597.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.46x = 3,489.02 × 1,597.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.46x = 5,573,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,290.77/2,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.58

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