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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.74, 3,311.46 and 1,592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.74, 3,311.46 and 1,592.56 is: 2,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.74 : 3,311.46 = 1,592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.74/3,311.46 = 1,592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.74x = 3,311.46 × 1,592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.74x = 5,273,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,698.74/2,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.73

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