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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.64, 3,227.04 and 1,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.64, 3,227.04 and 1,592.46 is: 2,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.64 : 3,227.04 = 1,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.64/3,227.04 = 1,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.64x = 3,227.04 × 1,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.64x = 5,138,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,932.12/2,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.46

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