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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.37, 3,741.72 and 1,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.37, 3,741.72 and 1,592.33 is: 2,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.37 : 3,741.72 = 1,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.37/3,741.72 = 1,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.37x = 3,741.72 × 1,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.37x = 5,958,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,053.01/2,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.43

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