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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.41, 2,266.56 and 1,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.41, 2,266.56 and 1,592.15 is: 2,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.41 : 2,266.56 = 1,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.41/2,266.56 = 1,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.41x = 2,266.56 × 1,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.41x = 3,608,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,692.17/1,654.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.26

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