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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.46, 2,845.70 and 1,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.46, 2,845.70 and 1,593.66 is: 2,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.46 : 2,845.70 = 1,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.46/2,845.70 = 1,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.46x = 2,845.70 × 1,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.46x = 4,535,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,078.26/1,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.05

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