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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.56, 2,621.58 and 593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.56, 2,621.58 and 593 is: 889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.56 : 2,621.58 = 593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.56/2,621.58 = 593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.56x = 2,621.58 × 593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.56x = 1,554,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,596.94/1,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.58

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