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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.44, 3,286.32 and 1,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.44, 3,286.32 and 1,598.64 is: 2,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.44 : 3,286.32 = 1,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.44/3,286.32 = 1,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.44x = 3,286.32 × 1,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.44x = 5,253,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,642.60/2,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.00

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