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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.17, 3,505.33 and 1,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.17, 3,505.33 and 1,595.73 is: 2,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.17 : 3,505.33 = 1,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.17/3,505.33 = 1,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.17x = 3,505.33 × 1,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.17x = 5,593,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,560.24/2,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.28

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