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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.93, 3,579.61 and 1,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.93, 3,579.61 and 1,415 is: 1,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.93 : 3,579.61 = 1,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.93/3,579.61 = 1,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.93x = 3,579.61 × 1,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.93x = 5,065,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,148.15/2,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.69

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