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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.17, 3,934.68 and 1,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.17, 3,934.68 and 1,592.16 is: 2,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.17 : 3,934.68 = 1,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.17/3,934.68 = 1,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.17x = 3,934.68 × 1,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.17x = 6,264,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,619.38/2,851.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.21

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