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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.83, 5,024.58 and 1,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.83, 5,024.58 and 1,593.55 is: 2,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.83 : 5,024.58 = 1,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.83/5,024.58 = 1,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.83x = 5,024.58 × 1,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.83x = 8,006,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,919.46/3,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.25

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