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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.92, 2,389.92 and 1,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.92, 2,389.92 and 1,226.96 is: 1,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.92 : 2,389.92 = 1,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.92/2,389.92 = 1,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.92x = 2,389.92 × 1,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.92x = 2,932,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,336.24/1,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.01

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