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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.35, 5,510.77 and 1,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.35, 5,510.77 and 1,593 is: 2,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.35 : 5,510.77 = 1,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.35/5,510.77 = 1,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.35x = 5,510.77 × 1,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.35x = 8,778,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778,652.63/3,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.82

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