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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.34, 3,007.41 and 1,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.34, 3,007.41 and 1,592.36 is: 2,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.34 : 3,007.41 = 1,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.34/3,007.41 = 1,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.34x = 3,007.41 × 1,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.34x = 4,788,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,864.35/2,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.40

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