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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.10, 3,519.48 and 1,593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.10, 3,519.48 and 1,593.47 is: 2,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.10 : 3,519.48 = 1,593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.10/3,519.48 = 1,593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.10x = 3,519.48 × 1,593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.10x = 5,608,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,185.80/2,549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.07

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