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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.88, 3,590.69 and 1,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.88, 3,590.69 and 1,297.33 is: 1,946.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.88 : 3,590.69 = 1,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.88/3,590.69 = 1,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.88x = 3,590.69 × 1,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.88x = 4,658,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,309.86/2,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.74

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