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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.98, 3,620.66 and 1,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.98, 3,620.66 and 1,592.75 is: 2,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.98 : 3,620.66 = 1,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.98/3,620.66 = 1,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.98x = 3,620.66 × 1,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.98x = 5,766,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766,806.22/2,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.96

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