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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.67, 2,776.77 and 1,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.67, 2,776.77 and 1,593.09 is: 2,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.67 : 2,776.77 = 1,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.67/2,776.77 = 1,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.67x = 2,776.77 × 1,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.67x = 4,423,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,644.52/2,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.90

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