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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.51, 3,304.18 and 2,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.51, 3,304.18 and 2,131.60 is: 2,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.51 : 3,304.18 = 2,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.51/3,304.18 = 2,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.51x = 3,304.18 × 2,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.51x = 7,043,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,043,179.43/2,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.85

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