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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.38, 3,595.86 and 2,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.38, 3,595.86 and 2,341.38 is: 3,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.38 : 3,595.86 = 2,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.38/3,595.86 = 2,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.38x = 3,595.86 × 2,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.38x = 8,419,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,274.69/2,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.20

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