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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.63, 5,168.89 and 1,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.63, 5,168.89 and 1,595.83 is: 2,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.63 : 5,168.89 = 1,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.63/5,168.89 = 1,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.63x = 5,168.89 × 1,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.63x = 8,248,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,652.82/3,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.87

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