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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.30, 5,024.16 and 1,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.30, 5,024.16 and 1,593.95 is: 2,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.30 : 5,024.16 = 1,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.30/5,024.16 = 1,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.30x = 5,024.16 × 1,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.30x = 8,008,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,008,259.83/3,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.31

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