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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.71, 3,589.07 and 2,217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.71, 3,589.07 and 2,217.75 is: 3,326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.71 : 3,589.07 = 2,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.71/3,589.07 = 2,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.71x = 3,589.07 × 2,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.71x = 7,959,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959,648.90/2,392.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.63

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