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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.49, 3,585.56 and 2,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.49, 3,585.56 and 2,236.56 is: 3,351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.49 : 3,585.56 = 2,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.49/3,585.56 = 2,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.49x = 3,585.56 × 2,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.49x = 8,019,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,308.89/2,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.87

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