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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.36, 3,111.03 and 1,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.36, 3,111.03 and 1,592.15 is: 2,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.36 : 3,111.03 = 1,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.36/3,111.03 = 1,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.36x = 3,111.03 × 1,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.36x = 4,953,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,210.86/2,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.12

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