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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.84, 3,416.69 and 1,591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.84, 3,416.69 and 1,591.93 is: 2,196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.84 : 3,416.69 = 1,591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.84/3,416.69 = 1,591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.84x = 3,416.69 × 1,591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.84x = 5,439,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,131.31/2,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.88

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