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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593, 2,389.84 and 619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593, 2,389.84 and 619.10 is: 928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593 : 2,389.84 = 619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593/2,389.84 = 619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593x = 2,389.84 × 619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593x = 1,479,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,549.94/1,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.78

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