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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.20, 3,586.14 and 2,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.20, 3,586.14 and 2,133 is: 3,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.20 : 3,586.14 = 2,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.20/3,586.14 = 2,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.20x = 3,586.14 × 2,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.20x = 7,649,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,236.62/2,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.57

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