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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.58, 3,291.90 and 1,589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.58, 3,291.90 and 1,589.22 is: 2,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.58 : 3,291.90 = 1,589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.58/3,291.90 = 1,589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.58x = 3,291.90 × 1,589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.58x = 5,231,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,553.32/2,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.91

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