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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.81, 4,029.38 and 1,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.81, 4,029.38 and 1,593.55 is: 2,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.81 : 4,029.38 = 1,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.81/4,029.38 = 1,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.81x = 4,029.38 × 1,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.81x = 6,421,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,010.53/2,919.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.12

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