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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.90, 2,814.81 and 1,593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.90, 2,814.81 and 1,593.27 is: 2,196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.90 : 2,814.81 = 1,593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.90/2,814.81 = 1,593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.90x = 2,814.81 × 1,593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.90x = 4,484,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,752.33/2,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.36

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