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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.68, 3,620.46 and 1,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.68, 3,620.46 and 1,593.32 is: 2,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.68 : 3,620.46 = 1,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.68/3,620.46 = 1,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.68x = 3,620.46 × 1,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.68x = 5,768,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,551.33/2,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.93

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