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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.62, 2,385.45 and 1,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.62, 2,385.45 and 1,427.46 is: 2,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.62 : 2,385.45 = 1,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.62/2,385.45 = 1,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.62x = 2,385.45 × 1,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.62x = 3,405,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,134.46/1,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.41

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