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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.52, 3,592.94 and 2,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.52, 3,592.94 and 2,152.30 is: 3,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.52 : 3,592.94 = 2,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.52/3,592.94 = 2,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.52x = 3,592.94 × 2,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.52x = 7,733,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,084.76/2,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.80

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