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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.72, 3,584.52 and 1,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.72, 3,584.52 and 1,093.20 is: 1,638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.72 : 3,584.52 = 1,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.72/3,584.52 = 1,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.72x = 3,584.52 × 1,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.72x = 3,918,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,597.26/2,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.40

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