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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.98, 3,310.62 and 1,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.98, 3,310.62 and 1,592.22 is: 2,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.98 : 3,310.62 = 1,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.98/3,310.62 = 1,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.98x = 3,310.62 × 1,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.98x = 5,271,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,235.38/2,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.20

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