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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.83, 2,386.97 and 942.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.83, 2,386.97 and 942.39 is: 1,413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.83 : 2,386.97 = 942.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.83/2,386.97 = 942.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.83x = 2,386.97 × 942.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.83x = 2,249,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,451.95/1,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.12

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