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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.43, 3,558.56 and 1,593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.43, 3,558.56 and 1,593.27 is: 2,387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.43 : 3,558.56 = 1,593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.43/3,558.56 = 1,593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.43x = 3,558.56 × 1,593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.43x = 5,669,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,738.92/2,374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.84

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