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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.97, 2,388.96 and 1,107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.97, 2,388.96 and 1,107.54 is: 1,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.97 : 2,388.96 = 1,107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.97/2,388.96 = 1,107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.97x = 2,388.96 × 1,107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.97x = 2,645,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,868.76/1,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.84

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