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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.14, 2,388.12 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.14, 2,388.12 and 934.38 is: 1,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.14 : 2,388.12 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.14/2,388.12 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.14x = 2,388.12 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.14x = 2,231,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,411.57/1,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.52

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