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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.12, 3,583.32 and 2,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.12, 3,583.32 and 2,084.32 is: 3,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.12 : 3,583.32 = 2,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.12/3,583.32 = 2,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.12x = 3,583.32 × 2,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.12x = 7,468,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,785.54/2,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.25

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