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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.02, 3,264.60 and 1,592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.02, 3,264.60 and 1,592.39 is: 2,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.02 : 3,264.60 = 1,592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.02/3,264.60 = 1,592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.02x = 3,264.60 × 1,592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.02x = 5,198,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,516.39/2,178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.81

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