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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.20, 3,584.64 and 2,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.20, 3,584.64 and 2,132 is: 3,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.20 : 3,584.64 = 2,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.20/3,584.64 = 2,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.20x = 3,584.64 × 2,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.20x = 7,642,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642,452.48/2,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.07

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