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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.42, 5,021.01 and 1,593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.42, 5,021.01 and 1,593.27 is: 2,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.42 : 5,021.01 = 1,593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.42/5,021.01 = 1,593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.42x = 5,021.01 × 1,593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.42x = 7,999,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,824.60/3,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.85

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