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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.36, 2,444.04 and 1,592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.36, 2,444.04 and 1,592.91 is: 2,389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.36 : 2,444.04 = 1,592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.36/2,444.04 = 1,592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.36x = 2,444.04 × 1,592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.36x = 3,893,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,135.76/1,629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.37

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