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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.26, 3,592.89 and 2,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.26, 3,592.89 and 2,259.90 is: 3,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.26 : 3,592.89 = 2,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.26/3,592.89 = 2,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.26x = 3,592.89 × 2,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.26x = 8,119,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119,572.11/2,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.85

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