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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.54, 3,321.20 and 1,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.54, 3,321.20 and 1,593.07 is: 2,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.54 : 3,321.20 = 1,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.54/3,321.20 = 1,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.54x = 3,321.20 × 1,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.54x = 5,290,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,899.76/2,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.16

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