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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.59, 4,856.20 and 1,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.59, 4,856.20 and 1,593.60 is: 2,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.59 : 4,856.20 = 1,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.59/4,856.20 = 1,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.59x = 4,856.20 × 1,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.59x = 7,738,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,840.32/3,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.31

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