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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.18, 3,741.48 and 1,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.18, 3,741.48 and 1,592.16 is: 2,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.18 : 3,741.48 = 1,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.18/3,741.48 = 1,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.18x = 3,741.48 × 1,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.18x = 5,957,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,034.80/2,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.22

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