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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.70, 3,741.57 and 1,592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.70, 3,741.57 and 1,592.34 is: 2,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.70 : 3,741.57 = 1,592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.70/3,741.57 = 1,592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.70x = 3,741.57 × 1,592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.70x = 5,957,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,851.57/2,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.09

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