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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.32, 3,595.80 and 1,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.32, 3,595.80 and 1,669.32 is: 2,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.32 : 3,595.80 = 1,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.32/3,595.80 = 1,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.32x = 3,595.80 × 1,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.32x = 6,002,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002,540.86/2,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.81

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