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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.56, 3,588.84 and 1,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.56, 3,588.84 and 1,238.04 is: 1,857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.56 : 3,588.84 = 1,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.56/3,588.84 = 1,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.56x = 3,588.84 × 1,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.56x = 4,443,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,127.47/2,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.06

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