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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.35, 5,021.04 and 1,593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.35, 5,021.04 and 1,593.86 is: 2,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.35 : 5,021.04 = 1,593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.35/5,021.04 = 1,593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.35x = 5,021.04 × 1,593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.35x = 8,002,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,814.29/3,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.08

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