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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.95, 3,299.49 and 1,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.95, 3,299.49 and 1,593.06 is: 2,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.95 : 3,299.49 = 1,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.95/3,299.49 = 1,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.95x = 3,299.49 × 1,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.95x = 5,256,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256,285.54/2,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.33

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