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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.05, 3,225.72 and 1,593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.05, 3,225.72 and 1,593.69 is: 2,195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.05 : 3,225.72 = 1,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.05/3,225.72 = 1,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.05x = 3,225.72 × 1,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.05x = 5,140,797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,797.71/2,341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.94

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