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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.02, 3,586.62 and 1,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.02, 3,586.62 and 1,418.80 is: 2,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.02 : 3,586.62 = 1,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.02/3,586.62 = 1,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.02x = 3,586.62 × 1,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.02x = 5,088,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,696.46/2,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.36

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