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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.95, 3,499.36 and 1,593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.95, 3,499.36 and 1,593.79 is: 2,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.95 : 3,499.36 = 1,593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.95/3,499.36 = 1,593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.95x = 3,499.36 × 1,593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.95x = 5,577,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,244.97/2,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.62

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