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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.51, 2,882.39 and 1,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.51, 2,882.39 and 1,592.26 is: 2,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.51 : 2,882.39 = 1,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.51/2,882.39 = 1,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.51x = 2,882.39 × 1,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.51x = 4,589,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,499.13/2,090.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.40

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