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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.28, 3,741.60 and 1,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.28, 3,741.60 and 1,592.88 is: 2,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.28 : 3,741.60 = 1,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.28/3,741.60 = 1,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.28x = 3,741.60 × 1,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.28x = 5,959,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,919.81/2,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.19

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