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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.82, 2,388.04 and 1,129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.82, 2,388.04 and 1,129.35 is: 1,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.82 : 2,388.04 = 1,129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.82/2,388.04 = 1,129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.82x = 2,388.04 × 1,129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.82x = 2,696,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,932.97/1,593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.12

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