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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.21, 4,493.33 and 1,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.21, 4,493.33 and 1,592.44 is: 2,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.21 : 4,493.33 = 1,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.21/4,493.33 = 1,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.21x = 4,493.33 × 1,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.21x = 7,155,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,339.94/3,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.16

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