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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.74, 2,196.12 and 1,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.74, 2,196.12 and 1,220.72 is: 1,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.74 : 2,196.12 = 1,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.74/2,196.12 = 1,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.74x = 2,196.12 × 1,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.74x = 2,680,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,847.61/1,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.11

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