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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.64, 3,587.68 and 1,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.64, 3,587.68 and 1,092.96 is: 1,638.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.64 : 3,587.68 = 1,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.64/3,587.68 = 1,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.64x = 3,587.68 × 1,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.64x = 3,921,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,190.73/2,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.86

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