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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.44, 2,389.38 and 1,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.44, 2,389.38 and 1,016.56 is: 1,522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.44 : 2,389.38 = 1,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.44/2,389.38 = 1,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.44x = 2,389.38 × 1,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.44x = 2,428,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,948.13/1,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.43

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