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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.81, 2,503.45 and 1,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.81, 2,503.45 and 1,592.33 is: 2,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.81 : 2,503.45 = 1,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.81/2,503.45 = 1,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.81x = 2,503.45 × 1,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.81x = 3,986,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,320.82/1,679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.07

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