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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.21, 3,432.20 and 1,592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.21, 3,432.20 and 1,592.82 is: 2,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.21 : 3,432.20 = 1,592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.21/3,432.20 = 1,592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.21x = 3,432.20 × 1,592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.21x = 5,466,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466,868.84/2,288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.15

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