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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.32, 2,927.30 and 1,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.32, 2,927.30 and 1,593 is: 2,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.32 : 2,927.30 = 1,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.32/2,927.30 = 1,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.32x = 2,927.30 × 1,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.32x = 4,663,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,188.90/2,123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.18

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