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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.52, 3,774.36 and 1,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.52, 3,774.36 and 1,593.88 is: 2,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.52 : 3,774.36 = 1,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.52/3,774.36 = 1,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.52x = 3,774.36 × 1,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.52x = 6,015,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,015,876.92/2,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.81

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