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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.69, 2,810.73 and 1,593.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.69, 2,810.73 and 1,593.83 is: 2,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.69 : 2,810.73 = 1,593.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.69/2,810.73 = 1,593.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.69x = 2,810.73 × 1,593.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.69x = 4,479,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,814.02/2,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.55

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