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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,592.26 and 2,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,592.26 and 2,239.02 is: 3,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,592.26 = 2,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,592.26 = 2,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,592.26 × 2,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 8,043,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,141.99/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.64

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