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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.14, 2,388.61 and 1,183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.14, 2,388.61 and 1,183.71 is: 1,772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.14 : 2,388.61 = 1,183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.14/2,388.61 = 1,183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.14x = 2,388.61 × 1,183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.14x = 2,827,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,435.31/1,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.53

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