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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.66, 4,494.04 and 1,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.66, 4,494.04 and 1,592.88 is: 2,384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.66 : 4,494.04 = 1,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.66/4,494.04 = 1,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.66x = 4,494.04 × 1,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.66x = 7,158,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,466.44/3,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.84

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