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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.29, 3,588.44 and 2,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.29, 3,588.44 and 2,337.62 is: 3,506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.29 : 3,588.44 = 2,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.29/3,588.44 = 2,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.29x = 3,588.44 × 2,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.29x = 8,388,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,388,379.48/2,392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.42

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