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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.94, 3,626.37 and 1,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.94, 3,626.37 and 1,593.81 is: 2,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.94 : 3,626.37 = 1,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.94/3,626.37 = 1,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.94x = 3,626.37 × 1,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.94x = 5,779,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,744.77/2,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.32

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