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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.84, 2,847.94 and 1,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.84, 2,847.94 and 1,592.92 is: 2,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.84 : 2,847.94 = 1,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.84/2,847.94 = 1,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.84x = 2,847.94 × 1,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.84x = 4,536,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,540.58/1,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.34

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