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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.50, 2,376.06 and 1,360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.50, 2,376.06 and 1,360.47 is: 2,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.50 : 2,376.06 = 1,360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.50/2,376.06 = 1,360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.50x = 2,376.06 × 1,360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.50x = 3,232,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,558.35/1,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.14

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