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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.68, 3,618.96 and 1,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.68, 3,618.96 and 1,592.32 is: 2,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.68 : 3,618.96 = 1,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.68/3,618.96 = 1,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.68x = 3,618.96 × 1,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.68x = 5,762,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,542.39/2,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.43

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