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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.92, 2,651.22 and 1,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.92, 2,651.22 and 1,592.28 is: 2,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.92 : 2,651.22 = 1,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.92/2,651.22 = 1,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.92x = 2,651.22 × 1,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.92x = 4,221,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,484.58/1,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.44

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