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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.74, 3,312.96 and 1,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.74, 3,312.96 and 1,593.56 is: 2,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.74 : 3,312.96 = 1,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.74/3,312.96 = 1,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.74x = 3,312.96 × 1,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.74x = 5,279,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279,400.54/2,208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.23

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