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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.62, 2,191.83 and 1,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.62, 2,191.83 and 1,347.16 is: 1,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.62 : 2,191.83 = 1,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.62/2,191.83 = 1,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.62x = 2,191.83 × 1,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.62x = 2,952,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,745.70/1,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.02

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