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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.38, 3,240.33 and 1,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.38, 3,240.33 and 1,592.45 is: 2,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.38 : 3,240.33 = 1,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.38/3,240.33 = 1,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.38x = 3,240.33 × 1,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.38x = 5,160,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,063.51/2,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.29

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