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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.30, 3,613.94 and 1,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.30, 3,613.94 and 1,592.72 is: 2,389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.30 : 3,613.94 = 1,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.30/3,613.94 = 1,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.30x = 3,613.94 × 1,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.30x = 5,755,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,994.52/2,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.07

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