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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.77, 3,222.60 and 1,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.77, 3,222.60 and 1,593 is: 2,387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.77 : 3,222.60 = 1,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.77/3,222.60 = 1,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.77x = 3,222.60 × 1,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.77x = 5,133,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,601.80/2,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.98

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