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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.55, 3,588.83 and 1,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.55, 3,588.83 and 1,303.84 is: 1,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.55 : 3,588.83 = 1,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.55/3,588.83 = 1,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.55x = 3,588.83 × 1,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.55x = 4,679,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,242.78/2,392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.75

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