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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.88, 2,197.21 and 1,002.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.88, 2,197.21 and 1,002.39 is: 1,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.88 : 2,197.21 = 1,002.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.88/2,197.21 = 1,002.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.88x = 2,197.21 × 1,002.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.88x = 2,202,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,461.33/1,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.69

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