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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.93, 2,197.14 and 1,002.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.93, 2,197.14 and 1,002.66 is: 1,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.93 : 2,197.14 = 1,002.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.93/2,197.14 = 1,002.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.93x = 2,197.14 × 1,002.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.93x = 2,202,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,984.39/1,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.85

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