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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.65, 4,610.96 and 1,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.65, 4,610.96 and 1,592.41 is: 2,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.65 : 4,610.96 = 1,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.65/4,610.96 = 1,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.65x = 4,610.96 × 1,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.65x = 7,342,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,538.81/3,073.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.87

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