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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.60, 3,584.33 and 2,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.60, 3,584.33 and 2,005.08 is: 3,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.60 : 3,584.33 = 2,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.60/3,584.33 = 2,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.60x = 3,584.33 × 2,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.60x = 7,186,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,858.37/2,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.79

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