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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.47, 4,986.74 and 1,592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.47, 4,986.74 and 1,592.69 is: 2,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.47 : 4,986.74 = 1,592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.47/4,986.74 = 1,592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.47x = 4,986.74 × 1,592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.47x = 7,942,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,309.98/3,324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.05

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