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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.25, 3,279.23 and 1,592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.25, 3,279.23 and 1,592.17 is: 2,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.25 : 3,279.23 = 1,592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.25/3,279.23 = 1,592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.25x = 3,279.23 × 1,592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.25x = 5,221,091.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,091.63/2,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.20

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