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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.24, 3,588.64 and 1,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.24, 3,588.64 and 1,093.59 is: 1,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.24 : 3,588.64 = 1,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.24/3,588.64 = 1,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.24x = 3,588.64 × 1,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.24x = 3,924,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,517.69/2,393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.84

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