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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.74, 2,190.86 and 1,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.74, 2,190.86 and 1,423.91 is: 1,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.74 : 2,190.86 = 1,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.74/2,190.86 = 1,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.74x = 2,190.86 × 1,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.74x = 3,119,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,591.16/1,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.40

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