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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.67, 3,292.08 and 1,852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.67, 3,292.08 and 1,852.36 is: 2,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.67 : 3,292.08 = 1,852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.67/3,292.08 = 1,852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.67x = 3,292.08 × 1,852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.67x = 6,098,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,102.13/2,384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.21

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