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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.76, 4,582.44 and 1,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.76, 4,582.44 and 1,593.88 is: 2,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.76 : 4,582.44 = 1,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.76/4,582.44 = 1,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.76x = 4,582.44 × 1,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.76x = 7,303,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,859.47/3,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.63

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