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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.23, 3,591.36 and 2,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.23, 3,591.36 and 2,281.44 is: 3,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.23 : 3,591.36 = 2,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.23/3,591.36 = 2,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.23x = 3,591.36 × 2,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.23x = 8,193,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,472.36/2,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.04

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