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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.44, 3,624.48 and 1,596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.44, 3,624.48 and 1,596.22 is: 2,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.44 : 3,624.48 = 1,596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.44/3,624.48 = 1,596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.44x = 3,624.48 × 1,596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.44x = 5,785,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,467.47/2,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.25

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