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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.13, 5,022.47 and 1,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.13, 5,022.47 and 1,592.33 is: 2,390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.13 : 5,022.47 = 1,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.13/5,022.47 = 1,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.13x = 5,022.47 × 1,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.13x = 7,997,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,408.52/3,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.05

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