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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.96, 3,591.72 and 1,422.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.96, 3,591.72 and 1,422.39 is: 2,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.96 : 3,591.72 = 1,422.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.96/3,591.72 = 1,422.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.96x = 3,591.72 × 1,422.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.96x = 5,108,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,826.61/2,391.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.83

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