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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.32, 3,624.82 and 1,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.32, 3,624.82 and 1,593.32 is: 2,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.32 : 3,624.82 = 1,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.32/3,624.82 = 1,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.32x = 3,624.82 × 1,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.32x = 5,775,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,498.20/2,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.19

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