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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.20, 3,586.74 and 2,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.20, 3,586.74 and 2,151.48 is: 3,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.20 : 3,586.74 = 2,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.20/3,586.74 = 2,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.20x = 3,586.74 × 2,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.20x = 7,716,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,799.38/2,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.82

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