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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.52, 3,912.98 and 1,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.52, 3,912.98 and 1,593.52 is: 2,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.52 : 3,912.98 = 1,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.52/3,912.98 = 1,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.52x = 3,912.98 × 1,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.52x = 6,235,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,411.89/2,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.04

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