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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.54, 5,022.86 and 1,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.54, 5,022.86 and 1,593.72 is: 2,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.54 : 5,022.86 = 1,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.54/5,022.86 = 1,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.54x = 5,022.86 × 1,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.54x = 8,005,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,032.44/3,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.60

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