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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.30, 2,390.56 and 1,506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.30, 2,390.56 and 1,506.45 is: 2,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.30 : 2,390.56 = 1,506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.30/2,390.56 = 1,506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.30x = 2,390.56 × 1,506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.30x = 3,601,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,259.34/1,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.43

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