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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.67, 3,124.72 and 1,592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.67, 3,124.72 and 1,592.43 is: 2,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.67 : 3,124.72 = 1,592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.67/3,124.72 = 1,592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.67x = 3,124.72 × 1,592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.67x = 4,975,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,897.87/2,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.25

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