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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.96, 3,482.28 and 1,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.96, 3,482.28 and 1,592.88 is: 2,387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.96 : 3,482.28 = 1,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.96/3,482.28 = 1,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.96x = 3,482.28 × 1,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.96x = 5,546,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,854.17/2,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.84

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