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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.18, 3,934.50 and 1,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.18, 3,934.50 and 1,592.29 is: 2,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.18 : 3,934.50 = 1,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.18/3,934.50 = 1,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.18x = 3,934.50 × 1,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.18x = 6,264,865.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,865.01/2,851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.29

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