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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.95, 3,497.87 and 1,592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.95, 3,497.87 and 1,592.79 is: 2,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.95 : 3,497.87 = 1,592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.95/3,497.87 = 1,592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.95x = 3,497.87 × 1,592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.95x = 5,571,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,346.90/2,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.12

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