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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.08, 3,315.96 and 1,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.08, 3,315.96 and 1,592.92 is: 2,388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.08 : 3,315.96 = 1,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.08/3,315.96 = 1,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.08x = 3,315.96 × 1,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.08x = 5,282,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,059.00/2,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.90

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