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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.53, 3,703.26 and 1,592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.53, 3,703.26 and 1,592.69 is: 2,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.53 : 3,703.26 = 1,592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.53/3,703.26 = 1,592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.53x = 3,703.26 × 1,592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.53x = 5,898,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,145.17/2,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.40

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