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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.47, 3,176.11 and 1,593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.47, 3,176.11 and 1,593.46 is: 2,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.47 : 3,176.11 = 1,593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.47/3,176.11 = 1,593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.47x = 3,176.11 × 1,593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.47x = 5,061,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,004.24/2,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.03

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