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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.66, 4,760.88 and 1,593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.66, 4,760.88 and 1,593.33 is: 2,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.66 : 4,760.88 = 1,593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.66/4,760.88 = 1,593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.66x = 4,760.88 × 1,593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.66x = 7,585,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,658.91/3,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.69

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