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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.71, 2,886.30 and 1,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.71, 2,886.30 and 1,592.10 is: 2,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.71 : 2,886.30 = 1,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.71/2,886.30 = 1,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.71x = 2,886.30 × 1,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.71x = 4,595,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,278.23/2,089.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.00

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