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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.98, 4,728.75 and 1,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.98, 4,728.75 and 1,592.52 is: 2,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.98 : 4,728.75 = 1,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.98/4,728.75 = 1,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.98x = 4,728.75 × 1,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.98x = 7,530,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,628.95/3,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.42

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