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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.68, 5,509.70 and 1,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.68, 5,509.70 and 1,592.30 is: 2,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.68 : 5,509.70 = 1,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.68/5,509.70 = 1,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.68x = 5,509.70 × 1,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.68x = 8,773,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,773,095.31/3,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.74

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