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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.22, 3,935.82 and 1,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.22, 3,935.82 and 1,593.30 is: 2,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.22 : 3,935.82 = 1,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.22/3,935.82 = 1,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.22x = 3,935.82 × 1,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.22x = 6,270,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,942.01/2,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.62

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