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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.72, 3,947.06 and 1,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.72, 3,947.06 and 1,592.46 is: 2,387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.72 : 3,947.06 = 1,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.72/3,947.06 = 1,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.72x = 3,947.06 × 1,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.72x = 6,285,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,285,535.17/2,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.47

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