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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.93, 3,235.06 and 1,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.93, 3,235.06 and 1,597.70 is: 2,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.93 : 3,235.06 = 1,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.93/3,235.06 = 1,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.93x = 3,235.06 × 1,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.93x = 5,168,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,655.36/2,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.18

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