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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.39, 3,588.59 and 1,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.39, 3,588.59 and 1,095.31 is: 1,642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.39 : 3,588.59 = 1,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.39/3,588.59 = 1,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.39x = 3,588.59 × 1,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.39x = 3,930,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,618.51/2,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.97

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