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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.66, 3,889.59 and 1,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.66, 3,889.59 and 1,497.33 is: 2,246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.66 : 3,889.59 = 1,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.66/3,889.59 = 1,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.66x = 3,889.59 × 1,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.66x = 5,824,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,009.52/2,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.35

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