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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.72, 5,352.21 and 1,592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.72, 5,352.21 and 1,592.19 is: 2,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.72 : 5,352.21 = 1,592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.72/5,352.21 = 1,592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.72x = 5,352.21 × 1,592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.72x = 8,521,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,521,735.24/3,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.24

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