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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.53, 3,239.27 and 1,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.53, 3,239.27 and 1,591.25 is: 2,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.53 : 3,239.27 = 1,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.53/3,239.27 = 1,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.53x = 3,239.27 × 1,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.53x = 5,154,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,470.20/2,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.64

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