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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.50, 2,414.70 and 1,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.50, 2,414.70 and 1,593.36 is: 2,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.50 : 2,414.70 = 1,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.50/2,414.70 = 1,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.50x = 2,414.70 × 1,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.50x = 3,847,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,486.39/1,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.69

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