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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.32, 3,592.75 and 2,054.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.32, 3,592.75 and 2,054.87 is: 3,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.32 : 3,592.75 = 2,054.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.32/3,592.75 = 2,054.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.32x = 3,592.75 × 2,054.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.32x = 7,382,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,605.95/2,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.96

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