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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.74, 3,315.96 and 1,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.74, 3,315.96 and 1,595.56 is: 2,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.74 : 3,315.96 = 1,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.74/3,315.96 = 1,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.74x = 3,315.96 × 1,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.74x = 5,290,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,813.14/2,210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.23

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