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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.60, 3,555.82 and 1,596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.60, 3,555.82 and 1,596.16 is: 2,394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.60 : 3,555.82 = 1,596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.60/3,555.82 = 1,596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.60x = 3,555.82 × 1,596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.60x = 5,675,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,657.65/2,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.19

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