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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.83, 5,023.08 and 1,592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.83, 5,023.08 and 1,592.55 is: 2,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.83 : 5,023.08 = 1,592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.83/5,023.08 = 1,592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.83x = 5,023.08 × 1,592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.83x = 7,999,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,506.05/3,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.75

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