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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.97, 3,299.26 and 1,594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.97, 3,299.26 and 1,594.61 is: 2,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.97 : 3,299.26 = 1,594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.97/3,299.26 = 1,594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.97x = 3,299.26 × 1,594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.97x = 5,261,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,012.51/2,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.29

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