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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.06, 3,232.26 and 1,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.06, 3,232.26 and 1,598.76 is: 2,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.06 : 3,232.26 = 1,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.06/3,232.26 = 1,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.06x = 3,232.26 × 1,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.06x = 5,167,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,608.00/2,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.50

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