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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.74, 5,023.15 and 1,593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.74, 5,023.15 and 1,593.91 is: 2,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.74 : 5,023.15 = 1,593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.74/5,023.15 = 1,593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.74x = 5,023.15 × 1,593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.74x = 8,006,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,415.93/3,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.88

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