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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.97, 2,390.55 and 1,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.97, 2,390.55 and 1,073.68 is: 1,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.97 : 2,390.55 = 1,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.97/2,390.55 = 1,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.97x = 2,390.55 × 1,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.97x = 2,566,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,685.72/1,593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.25

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