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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.48, 3,279.36 and 1,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.48, 3,279.36 and 1,593.64 is: 2,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.48 : 3,279.36 = 1,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.48/3,279.36 = 1,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.48x = 3,279.36 × 1,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.48x = 5,226,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,119.27/2,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.03

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