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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.41, 4,579.52 and 1,592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.41, 4,579.52 and 1,592.58 is: 2,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.41 : 4,579.52 = 1,592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.41/4,579.52 = 1,592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.41x = 4,579.52 × 1,592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.41x = 7,293,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,251.96/3,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.34

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