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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.41, 2,810.34 and 1,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.41, 2,810.34 and 1,593.55 is: 2,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.41 : 2,810.34 = 1,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.41/2,810.34 = 1,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.41x = 2,810.34 × 1,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.41x = 4,478,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,409.49/2,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.17

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