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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.12, 3,220.32 and 1,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.12, 3,220.32 and 1,591.20 is: 2,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.12 : 3,220.32 = 1,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.12/3,220.32 = 1,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.12x = 3,220.32 × 1,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.12x = 5,124,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,173.18/2,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.52

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