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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.53, 3,495.79 and 1,597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.53, 3,495.79 and 1,597.88 is: 2,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.53 : 3,495.79 = 1,597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.53/3,495.79 = 1,597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.53x = 3,495.79 × 1,597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.53x = 5,585,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,844.94/2,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.82

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