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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.92, 3,960.54 and 1,593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.92, 3,960.54 and 1,593.77 is: 2,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.92 : 3,960.54 = 1,593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.92/3,960.54 = 1,593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.92x = 3,960.54 × 1,593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.92x = 6,312,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,312,189.84/2,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.43

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