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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.27, 2,392.34 and 946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.27, 2,392.34 and 946.89 is: 1,421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.27 : 2,392.34 = 946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.27/2,392.34 = 946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.27x = 2,392.34 × 946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.27x = 2,265,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,278.09/1,593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.78

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