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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.08, 3,286.86 and 1,596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.08, 3,286.86 and 1,596.32 is: 2,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.08 : 3,286.86 = 1,596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.08/3,286.86 = 1,596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.08x = 3,286.86 × 1,596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.08x = 5,246,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,880.36/2,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.65

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