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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.22, 3,267.63 and 1,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.22, 3,267.63 and 1,593.78 is: 2,388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.22 : 3,267.63 = 1,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.22/3,267.63 = 1,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.22x = 3,267.63 × 1,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.22x = 5,207,883.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,883.34/2,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.70

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