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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.85, 5,023.02 and 1,592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.85, 5,023.02 and 1,592.83 is: 2,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.85 : 5,023.02 = 1,592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.85/5,023.02 = 1,592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.85x = 5,023.02 × 1,592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.85x = 8,000,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,816.95/3,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.70

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