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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.95, 4,576.43 and 1,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.95, 4,576.43 and 1,592.95 is: 2,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.95 : 4,576.43 = 1,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.95/4,576.43 = 1,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.95x = 4,576.43 × 1,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.95x = 7,290,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,024.17/3,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.43

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