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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.73, 3,175.85 and 1,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.73, 3,175.85 and 1,592.41 is: 2,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.73 : 3,175.85 = 1,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.73/3,175.85 = 1,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.73x = 3,175.85 × 1,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.73x = 5,057,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,251.14/2,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.15

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