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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.08, 3,590.82 and 1,904.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.08, 3,590.82 and 1,904.31 is: 2,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.08 : 3,590.82 = 1,904.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.08/3,590.82 = 1,904.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.08x = 3,590.82 × 1,904.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.08x = 6,838,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,055.04/2,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.67

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