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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.41, 3,297.38 and 1,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.41, 3,297.38 and 1,591.52 is: 2,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.41 : 3,297.38 = 1,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.41/3,297.38 = 1,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.41x = 3,297.38 × 1,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.41x = 5,247,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,846.22/2,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.21

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