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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.06, 2,197.81 and 1,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.06, 2,197.81 and 1,174.41 is: 1,620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.06 : 2,197.81 = 1,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.06/2,197.81 = 1,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.06x = 2,197.81 × 1,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.06x = 2,581,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,125.33/1,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.23

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