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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.84, 11,389.04 and 2,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.84, 11,389.04 and 2,397.60 is: 3,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.84 : 11,389.04 = 2,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.84/11,389.04 = 2,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.84x = 11,389.04 × 2,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.84x = 27,306,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306,362.30/7,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.80

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