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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.10, 3,582.52 and 1,296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.10, 3,582.52 and 1,296.23 is: 1,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.10 : 3,582.52 = 1,296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.10/3,582.52 = 1,296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.10x = 3,582.52 × 1,296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.10x = 4,643,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,748.75/2,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.10

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