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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.41, 3,889.22 and 1,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.41, 3,889.22 and 1,497.08 is: 2,245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.41 : 3,889.22 = 1,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.41/3,889.22 = 1,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.41x = 3,889.22 × 1,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.41x = 5,822,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,475.72/2,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.97

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