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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.98, 5,020.51 and 1,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.98, 5,020.51 and 1,592.15 is: 2,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.98 : 5,020.51 = 1,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.98/5,020.51 = 1,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.98x = 5,020.51 × 1,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.98x = 7,993,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,405.00/3,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.24

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