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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.30, 5,021.64 and 1,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.30, 5,021.64 and 1,592.52 is: 2,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.30 : 5,021.64 = 1,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.30/5,021.64 = 1,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.30x = 5,021.64 × 1,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.30x = 7,997,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,062.13/3,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.39

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