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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.03, 4,021.40 and 1,592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.03, 4,021.40 and 1,592.31 is: 2,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.03 : 4,021.40 = 1,592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.03/4,021.40 = 1,592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.03x = 4,021.40 × 1,592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.03x = 6,403,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,307.47/2,681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.38

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