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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.63, 4,854.99 and 1,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.63, 4,854.99 and 1,593.58 is: 2,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.63 : 4,854.99 = 1,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.63/4,854.99 = 1,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.63x = 4,854.99 × 1,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.63x = 7,736,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,814.96/3,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.13

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