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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.43, 4,728.92 and 1,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.43, 4,728.92 and 1,593.14 is: 2,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.43 : 4,728.92 = 1,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.43/4,728.92 = 1,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.43x = 4,728.92 × 1,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.43x = 7,533,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,800.00/3,154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.32

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