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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.42, 3,778.92 and 1,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.42, 3,778.92 and 1,592.27 is: 2,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.42 : 3,778.92 = 1,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.42/3,778.92 = 1,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.42x = 3,778.92 × 1,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.42x = 6,017,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017,056.22/2,519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.28

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