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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.01, 3,072.20 and 1,595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.01, 3,072.20 and 1,595.13 is: 2,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.01 : 3,072.20 = 1,595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.01/3,072.20 = 1,595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.01x = 3,072.20 × 1,595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.01x = 4,900,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,542.73/2,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.17

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