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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.12, 3,588.12 and 851.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.12, 3,588.12 and 851.92 is: 1,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.12 : 3,588.12 = 851.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.12/3,588.12 = 851.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.12x = 3,588.12 × 851.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.12x = 3,056,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,791.19/2,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.39

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