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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.10, 3,584.02 and 1,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.10, 3,584.02 and 1,297.23 is: 1,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.10 : 3,584.02 = 1,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.10/3,584.02 = 1,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.10x = 3,584.02 × 1,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.10x = 4,649,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,298.26/2,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.61

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