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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.59, 4,994.40 and 1,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.59, 4,994.40 and 1,592.95 is: 2,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.59 : 4,994.40 = 1,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.59/4,994.40 = 1,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.59x = 4,994.40 × 1,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.59x = 7,955,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,829.48/3,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.43

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