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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.92, 3,291.66 and 1,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.92, 3,291.66 and 1,859.04 is: 2,566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.92 : 3,291.66 = 1,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.92/3,291.66 = 1,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.92x = 3,291.66 × 1,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.92x = 6,119,327.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,327.61/2,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.92

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