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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.44, 2,879.61 and 1,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.44, 2,879.61 and 1,592.48 is: 2,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.44 : 2,879.61 = 1,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.44/2,879.61 = 1,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.44x = 2,879.61 × 1,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.44x = 4,585,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,721.33/2,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.61

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