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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.47, 2,373.77 and 1,545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.47, 2,373.77 and 1,545.11 is: 2,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.47 : 2,373.77 = 1,545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.47/2,373.77 = 1,545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.47x = 2,373.77 × 1,545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.47x = 3,667,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,716.17/1,593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.72

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