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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.36, 3,602.60 and 2,087.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.36, 3,602.60 and 2,087.86 is: 3,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.36 : 3,602.60 = 2,087.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.36/3,602.60 = 2,087.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.36x = 3,602.60 × 2,087.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.36x = 7,521,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521,724.44/2,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.06

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