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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.08, 3,569.52 and 2,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.08, 3,569.52 and 2,146.92 is: 3,203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.08 : 3,569.52 = 2,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.08/3,569.52 = 2,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.08x = 3,569.52 × 2,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.08x = 7,663,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,473.88/2,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.69

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