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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.51, 4,582.35 and 1,593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.51, 4,582.35 and 1,593.87 is: 2,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.51 : 4,582.35 = 1,593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.51/4,582.35 = 1,593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.51x = 4,582.35 × 1,593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.51x = 7,303,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,653.01/3,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.32

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