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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.47, 2,198.07 and 930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.47, 2,198.07 and 930.26 is: 1,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.47 : 2,198.07 = 930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.47/2,198.07 = 930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.47x = 2,198.07 × 930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.47x = 2,044,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,776.60/1,593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.22

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