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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.76, 5,855.61 and 1,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.76, 5,855.61 and 1,593.64 is: 2,390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.76 : 5,855.61 = 1,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.76/5,855.61 = 1,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.76x = 5,855.61 × 1,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.76x = 9,331,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331,734.32/3,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.45

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