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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.95, 2,806.37 and 1,589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.95, 2,806.37 and 1,589.22 is: 2,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.95 : 2,806.37 = 1,589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.95/2,806.37 = 1,589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.95x = 2,806.37 × 1,589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.95x = 4,459,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,931.39/2,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.91

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