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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.58, 3,593.77 and 1,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.58, 3,593.77 and 1,355.62 is: 2,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.58 : 3,593.77 = 1,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.58/3,593.77 = 1,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.58x = 3,593.77 × 1,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.58x = 4,871,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,780.85/2,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.35

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