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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.84, 2,389.86 and 1,266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.84, 2,389.86 and 1,266.87 is: 1,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.84 : 2,389.86 = 1,266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.84/2,389.86 = 1,266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.84x = 2,389.86 × 1,266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.84x = 3,027,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,641.94/1,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.59

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