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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.66, 2,266.90 and 1,592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.66, 2,266.90 and 1,592.39 is: 2,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.66 : 2,266.90 = 1,592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.66/2,266.90 = 1,592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.66x = 2,266.90 × 1,592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.66x = 3,609,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,788.89/1,654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.59

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