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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.92, 2,202.74 and 933.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.92, 2,202.74 and 933.08 is: 1,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.92 : 2,202.74 = 933.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.92/2,202.74 = 933.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.92x = 2,202.74 × 933.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.92x = 2,055,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,332.64/1,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.87

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