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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.65, 3,297.44 and 1,593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.65, 3,297.44 and 1,593.29 is: 2,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.65 : 3,297.44 = 1,593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.65/3,297.44 = 1,593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.65x = 3,297.44 × 1,593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.65x = 5,253,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,790.40/2,388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.49

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