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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.62, 2,398.90 and 1,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.62, 2,398.90 and 1,475.34 is: 2,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.62 : 2,398.90 = 1,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.62/2,398.90 = 1,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.62x = 2,398.90 × 1,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.62x = 3,539,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,193.13/1,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.07

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