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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.66, 2,388.18 and 1,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.66, 2,388.18 and 1,099.56 is: 1,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.66 : 2,388.18 = 1,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.66/2,388.18 = 1,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.66x = 2,388.18 × 1,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.66x = 2,625,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,947.20/1,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.75

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