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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.56, 3,580.08 and 1,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.56, 3,580.08 and 1,949.92 is: 2,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.56 : 3,580.08 = 1,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.56/3,580.08 = 1,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.56x = 3,580.08 × 1,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.56x = 6,980,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,869.59/2,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.18

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