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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.32, 3,578.08 and 1,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.32, 3,578.08 and 1,660.32 is: 2,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.32 : 3,578.08 = 1,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.32/3,578.08 = 1,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.32x = 3,578.08 × 1,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.32x = 5,940,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,757.79/2,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.68

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