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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.72, 3,592.99 and 1,418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.72, 3,592.99 and 1,418.46 is: 2,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.72 : 3,592.99 = 1,418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.72/3,592.99 = 1,418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.72x = 3,592.99 × 1,418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.72x = 5,096,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,505.50/2,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.90

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