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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.20, 2,197.04 and 1,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.20, 2,197.04 and 1,216.05 is: 1,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.20 : 2,197.04 = 1,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.20/2,197.04 = 1,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.20x = 2,197.04 × 1,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.20x = 2,671,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,704.41/1,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.95

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