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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.96, 3,352.14 and 1,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.96, 3,352.14 and 1,592.40 is: 2,195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.96 : 3,352.14 = 1,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.96/3,352.14 = 1,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.96x = 3,352.14 × 1,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.96x = 5,337,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,947.74/2,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.82

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