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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.54, 5,021.35 and 1,592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.54, 5,021.35 and 1,592.73 is: 2,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.54 : 5,021.35 = 1,592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.54/5,021.35 = 1,592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.54x = 5,021.35 × 1,592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.54x = 7,997,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,654.79/3,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.11

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