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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.67, 3,086.57 and 1,593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.67, 3,086.57 and 1,593.31 is: 2,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.67 : 3,086.57 = 1,593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.67/3,086.57 = 1,593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.67x = 3,086.57 × 1,593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.67x = 4,917,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,862.85/2,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.18

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