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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.66, 2,389.36 and 1,533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.66, 2,389.36 and 1,533.90 is: 2,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.66 : 2,389.36 = 1,533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.66/2,389.36 = 1,533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.66x = 2,389.36 × 1,533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.66x = 3,665,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,039.30/1,594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.32

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