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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.71, 3,489.39 and 1,597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.71, 3,489.39 and 1,597.63 is: 2,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.71 : 3,489.39 = 1,597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.71/3,489.39 = 1,597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.71x = 3,489.39 × 1,597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.71x = 5,574,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,754.15/2,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.95

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