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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.62, 4,469.13 and 1,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.62, 4,469.13 and 1,592.52 is: 2,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.62 : 4,469.13 = 1,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.62/4,469.13 = 1,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.62x = 4,469.13 × 1,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.62x = 7,117,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117,178.91/2,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.22

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