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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.63, 2,385.90 and 1,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.63, 2,385.90 and 1,244.33 is: 1,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.63 : 2,385.90 = 1,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.63/2,385.90 = 1,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.63x = 2,385.90 × 1,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.63x = 2,968,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,846.95/1,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.12

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