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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.61, 2,960.90 and 1,593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.61, 2,960.90 and 1,593.21 is: 2,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.61 : 2,960.90 = 1,593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.61/2,960.90 = 1,593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.61x = 2,960.90 × 1,593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.61x = 4,717,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,320.68/1,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.35

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