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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.58, 3,628.08 and 2,192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.58, 3,628.08 and 2,192.58 is: 3,282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.58 : 3,628.08 = 2,192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.58/3,628.08 = 2,192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.58x = 3,628.08 × 2,192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.58x = 7,954,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,855.65/2,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.27

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