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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.96, 2,811.51 and 1,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.96, 2,811.51 and 1,594.08 is: 2,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.96 : 2,811.51 = 1,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.96/2,811.51 = 1,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.96x = 2,811.51 × 1,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.96x = 4,481,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,771.86/2,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.15

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