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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.42, 2,384.35 and 1,035.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.42, 2,384.35 and 1,035.47 is: 1,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.42 : 2,384.35 = 1,035.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.42/2,384.35 = 1,035.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.42x = 2,384.35 × 1,035.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.42x = 2,468,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,930.76/1,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.43

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