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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.58, 2,882.52 and 1,594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.58, 2,882.52 and 1,594.62 is: 2,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.58 : 2,882.52 = 1,594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.58/2,882.52 = 1,594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.58x = 2,882.52 × 1,594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.58x = 4,596,524.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,524.04/2,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.53

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