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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.89, 3,231.92 and 1,598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.89, 3,231.92 and 1,598.29 is: 2,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.89 : 3,231.92 = 1,598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.89/3,231.92 = 1,598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.89x = 3,231.92 × 1,598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.89x = 5,165,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,541.33/2,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.83

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