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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.64, 2,391.90 and 1,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.64, 2,391.90 and 1,081 is: 1,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.64 : 2,391.90 = 1,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.64/2,391.90 = 1,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.64x = 2,391.90 × 1,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.64x = 2,585,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,643.90/1,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.48

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