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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.47, 2,199.45 and 1,097.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.47, 2,199.45 and 1,097.35 is: 1,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.47 : 2,199.45 = 1,097.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.47/2,199.45 = 1,097.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.47x = 2,199.45 × 1,097.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.47x = 2,413,565.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,565.07/1,593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.66

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