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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.06, 2,393.96 and 1,219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.06, 2,393.96 and 1,219.93 is: 1,830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.06 : 2,393.96 = 1,219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.06/2,393.96 = 1,219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.06x = 2,393.96 × 1,219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.06x = 2,920,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,451.54/1,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.94

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