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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.07, 3,871.59 and 2,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.07, 3,871.59 and 2,344.90 is: 3,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.07 : 3,871.59 = 2,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.07/3,871.59 = 2,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.07x = 3,871.59 × 2,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.07x = 9,078,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,078,460.31/2,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.40

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