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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.15, 3,232.26 and 1,598.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.15, 3,232.26 and 1,598.55 is: 2,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.15 : 3,232.26 = 1,598.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.15/3,232.26 = 1,598.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.15x = 3,232.26 × 1,598.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.15x = 5,166,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,929.22/2,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.18

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