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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.92, 3,556.86 and 1,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.92, 3,556.86 and 1,908.52 is: 2,860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.92 : 3,556.86 = 1,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.92/3,556.86 = 1,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.92x = 3,556.86 × 1,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.92x = 6,788,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,338.45/2,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.75

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