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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.05, 3,892.56 and 2,359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.05, 3,892.56 and 2,359.89 is: 3,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.05 : 3,892.56 = 2,359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.05/3,892.56 = 2,359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.05x = 3,892.56 × 2,359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.05x = 9,186,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,013.42/2,584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.89

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