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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.15, 3,619.98 and 1,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.15, 3,619.98 and 1,592.16 is: 2,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.15 : 3,619.98 = 1,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.15/3,619.98 = 1,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.15x = 3,619.98 × 1,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.15x = 5,763,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,587.36/2,412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.40

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