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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.23, 4,724.96 and 1,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.23, 4,724.96 and 1,592.06 is: 2,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.23 : 4,724.96 = 1,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.23/4,724.96 = 1,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.23x = 4,724.96 × 1,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.23x = 7,522,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,388.23/3,154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.86

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