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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.63, 4,582.31 and 1,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.63, 4,582.31 and 1,593.78 is: 2,388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.63 : 4,582.31 = 1,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.63/4,582.31 = 1,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.63x = 4,582.31 × 1,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.63x = 7,303,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,186.06/3,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.51

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