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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.28, 3,298.84 and 1,594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.28, 3,298.84 and 1,594.39 is: 2,199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.28 : 3,298.84 = 1,594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.28/3,298.84 = 1,594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.28x = 3,298.84 × 1,594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.28x = 5,259,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,640.43/2,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.51

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