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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.92, 3,416.91 and 1,592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.92, 3,416.91 and 1,592.98 is: 2,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.92 : 3,416.91 = 1,592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.92/3,416.91 = 1,592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.92x = 3,416.91 × 1,592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.92x = 5,443,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,069.29/2,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.63

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