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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.58, 3,741.86 and 1,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.58, 3,741.86 and 1,592.64 is: 2,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.58 : 3,741.86 = 1,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.58/3,741.86 = 1,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.58x = 3,741.86 × 1,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.58x = 5,959,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,427.95/2,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.77

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