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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.02, 5,157.30 and 1,589.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.02, 5,157.30 and 1,589.63 is: 2,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.02 : 5,157.30 = 1,589.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.02/5,157.30 = 1,589.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.02x = 5,157.30 × 1,589.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.02x = 8,198,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,198.80/3,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.49

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