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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.66, 3,934.10 and 1,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.66, 3,934.10 and 1,592.12 is: 2,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.66 : 3,934.10 = 1,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.66/3,934.10 = 1,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.66x = 3,934.10 × 1,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.66x = 6,263,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,573.11/2,850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.24

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