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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.99, 2,389.43 and 1,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.99, 2,389.43 and 1,231.49 is: 1,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.99 : 2,389.43 = 1,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.99/2,389.43 = 1,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.99x = 2,389.43 × 1,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.99x = 2,942,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,559.15/1,595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.72

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