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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.84, 3,239.53 and 1,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.84, 3,239.53 and 1,591.89 is: 2,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.84 : 3,239.53 = 1,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.84/3,239.53 = 1,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.84x = 3,239.53 × 1,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.84x = 5,156,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,975.41/2,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.48

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