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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.83, 2,194.59 and 1,383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.83, 2,194.59 and 1,383.64 is: 1,905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.83 : 2,194.59 = 1,383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.83/2,194.59 = 1,383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.83x = 2,194.59 × 1,383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.83x = 3,036,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,522.51/1,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.17

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