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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.64, 3,233.94 and 1,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.64, 3,233.94 and 1,597.46 is: 2,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.64 : 3,233.94 = 1,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.64/3,233.94 = 1,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.64x = 3,233.94 × 1,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.64x = 5,166,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,089.79/2,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.36

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