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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.91, 3,297.83 and 1,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.91, 3,297.83 and 1,593.55 is: 2,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.91 : 3,297.83 = 1,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.91/3,297.83 = 1,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.91x = 3,297.83 × 1,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.91x = 5,255,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,257.00/2,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.86

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