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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.88, 3,792.35 and 2,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.88, 3,792.35 and 2,469.92 is: 3,699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.88 : 3,792.35 = 2,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.88/3,792.35 = 2,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.88x = 3,792.35 × 2,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.88x = 9,366,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366,788.33/2,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.54

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