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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.68, 3,887.32 and 1,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.68, 3,887.32 and 1,492.60 is: 2,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.68 : 3,887.32 = 1,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.68/3,887.32 = 1,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.68x = 3,887.32 × 1,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.68x = 5,802,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,213.83/2,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.78

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