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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.52, 3,591.52 and 2,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.52, 3,591.52 and 2,379.52 is: 3,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.52 : 3,591.52 = 2,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.52/3,591.52 = 2,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.52x = 3,591.52 × 2,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.52x = 8,546,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,093.67/2,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.52

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