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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.24, 3,580.08 and 2,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.24, 3,580.08 and 2,182.48 is: 3,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.24 : 3,580.08 = 2,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.24/3,580.08 = 2,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.24x = 3,580.08 × 2,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.24x = 7,813,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,453.00/2,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.17

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