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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.93, 5,158.86 and 1,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.93, 5,158.86 and 1,593.15 is: 2,387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.93 : 5,158.86 = 1,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.93/5,158.86 = 1,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.93x = 5,158.86 × 1,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.93x = 8,218,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,837.81/3,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.86

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