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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.27, 4,029.95 and 1,593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.27, 4,029.95 and 1,593.97 is: 2,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.27 : 4,029.95 = 1,593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.27/4,029.95 = 1,593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.27x = 4,029.95 × 1,593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.27x = 6,423,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,619.40/2,920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.67

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