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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.32, 2,925.92 and 1,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.32, 2,925.92 and 1,591.96 is: 2,194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.32 : 2,925.92 = 1,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.32/2,925.92 = 1,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.32x = 2,925.92 × 1,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.32x = 4,657,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,947.60/2,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.74

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