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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.13, 3,167.94 and 1,592.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.13, 3,167.94 and 1,592.09 is: 2,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.13 : 3,167.94 = 1,592.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.13/3,167.94 = 1,592.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.13x = 3,167.94 × 1,592.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.13x = 5,043,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043,645.59/2,113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.81

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