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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.50, 3,587.39 and 1,419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.50, 3,587.39 and 1,419.29 is: 2,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.50 : 3,587.39 = 1,419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.50/3,587.39 = 1,419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.50x = 3,587.39 × 1,419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.50x = 5,091,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,540.49/2,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.12

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