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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.08, 3,903.62 and 2,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.08, 3,903.62 and 2,271.32 is: 3,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.08 : 3,903.62 = 2,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.08/3,903.62 = 2,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.08x = 3,903.62 × 2,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.08x = 8,866,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,866,370.18/2,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.56

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