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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.32, 3,623.31 and 1,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.32, 3,623.31 and 1,592.32 is: 2,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.32 : 3,623.31 = 1,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.32/3,623.31 = 1,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.32x = 3,623.31 × 1,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.32x = 5,769,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,468.98/2,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.69

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