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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.05, 2,390.08 and 1,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.05, 2,390.08 and 1,011.67 is: 1,517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.05 : 2,390.08 = 1,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.05/2,390.08 = 1,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.05x = 2,390.08 × 1,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.05x = 2,417,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,972.23/1,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.83

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