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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.03, 2,197.65 and 1,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.03, 2,197.65 and 1,033.68 is: 1,426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.03 : 2,197.65 = 1,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.03/2,197.65 = 1,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.03x = 2,197.65 × 1,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.03x = 2,271,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,666.85/1,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.00

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