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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.90, 2,387.81 and 934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.90, 2,387.81 and 934.16 is: 1,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.90 : 2,387.81 = 934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.90/2,387.81 = 934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.90x = 2,387.81 × 934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.90x = 2,230,579.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,579.98/1,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.45

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