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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.09, 2,386.79 and 1,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.09, 2,386.79 and 1,244.34 is: 1,865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.09 : 2,386.79 = 1,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.09/2,386.79 = 1,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.09x = 2,386.79 × 1,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.09x = 2,969,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,972.05/1,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.46

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