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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.95, 4,364.49 and 1,592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.95, 4,364.49 and 1,592.91 is: 2,390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.95 : 4,364.49 = 1,592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.95/4,364.49 = 1,592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.95x = 4,364.49 × 1,592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.95x = 6,952,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,239.77/2,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.77

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