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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.63, 3,592.41 and 2,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.63, 3,592.41 and 2,081.10 is: 3,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.63 : 3,592.41 = 2,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.63/3,592.41 = 2,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.63x = 3,592.41 × 2,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.63x = 7,476,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,164.45/2,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.83

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