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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.66, 2,202.27 and 1,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.66, 2,202.27 and 1,333.58 is: 1,840.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.66 : 2,202.27 = 1,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.66/2,202.27 = 1,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.66x = 2,202.27 × 1,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.66x = 2,936,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,903.23/1,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.56

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