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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.61, 4,724.68 and 1,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.61, 4,724.68 and 1,593.72 is: 2,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.61 : 4,724.68 = 1,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.61/4,724.68 = 1,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.61x = 4,724.68 × 1,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.61x = 7,529,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,785.42/3,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.43

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