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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.26, 3,934.44 and 1,592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.26, 3,934.44 and 1,592.07 is: 2,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.26 : 3,934.44 = 1,592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.26/3,934.44 = 1,592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.26x = 3,934.44 × 1,592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.26x = 6,263,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,903.89/2,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.89

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