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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.59, 4,995.90 and 1,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.59, 4,995.90 and 1,593.95 is: 2,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.59 : 4,995.90 = 1,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.59/4,995.90 = 1,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.59x = 4,995.90 × 1,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.59x = 7,963,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,963,189.83/3,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.93

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