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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.36, 3,558.96 and 1,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.36, 3,558.96 and 1,594.14 is: 2,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.36 : 3,558.96 = 1,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.36/3,558.96 = 1,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.36x = 3,558.96 × 1,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.36x = 5,673,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,480.49/2,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.48

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