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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.32, 2,849.19 and 1,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.32, 2,849.19 and 1,593.14 is: 2,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.32 : 2,849.19 = 1,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.32/2,849.19 = 1,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.32x = 2,849.19 × 1,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.32x = 4,539,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,158.56/2,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.74

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