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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.67, 3,504.59 and 1,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.67, 3,504.59 and 1,595.23 is: 2,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.67 : 3,504.59 = 1,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.67/3,504.59 = 1,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.67x = 3,504.59 × 1,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.67x = 5,590,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,619.13/2,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.53

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