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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.41, 2,198.70 and 930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.41, 2,198.70 and 930.16 is: 1,283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.41 : 2,198.70 = 930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.41/2,198.70 = 930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.41x = 2,198.70 × 930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.41x = 2,045,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,145.54/1,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.51

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