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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.66, 3,797.79 and 2,393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.66, 3,797.79 and 2,393.42 is: 3,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.66 : 3,797.79 = 2,393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.66/3,797.79 = 2,393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.66x = 3,797.79 × 2,393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.66x = 9,089,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089,706.54/2,531.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.41

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