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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.68, 6,086.94 and 1,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.68, 6,086.94 and 1,592.23 is: 2,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.68 : 6,086.94 = 1,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.68/6,086.94 = 1,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.68x = 6,086.94 × 1,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.68x = 9,691,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691,804.67/4,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.69

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