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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.51, 3,051.28 and 1,592.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.51, 3,051.28 and 1,592.00 is: 2,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.51 : 3,051.28 = 1,592.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.51/3,051.28 = 1,592.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.51x = 3,051.28 × 1,592.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.51x = 4,857,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,655.34/2,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.81

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