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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.90, 2,199.06 and 930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.90, 2,199.06 and 930.24 is: 1,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.90 : 2,199.06 = 930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.90/2,199.06 = 930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.90x = 2,199.06 × 930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.90x = 2,045,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,653.57/1,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.43

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