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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.92, 3,913.62 and 1,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.92, 3,913.62 and 1,593.92 is: 2,199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.92 : 3,913.62 = 1,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.92/3,913.62 = 1,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.92x = 3,913.62 × 1,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.92x = 6,237,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,997.19/2,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.64

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