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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.28, 3,422.52 and 1,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.28, 3,422.52 and 1,592.64 is: 2,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.28 : 3,422.52 = 1,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.28/3,422.52 = 1,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.28x = 3,422.52 × 1,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.28x = 5,450,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,842.25/2,285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.20

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