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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.01, 2,942.55 and 1,596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.01, 2,942.55 and 1,596.33 is: 2,203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.01 : 2,942.55 = 1,596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.01/2,942.55 = 1,596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.01x = 2,942.55 × 1,596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.01x = 4,697,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,280.84/2,132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.22

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