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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.18, 3,880.53 and 2,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.18, 3,880.53 and 2,245.91 is: 3,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.18 : 3,880.53 = 2,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.18/3,880.53 = 2,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.18x = 3,880.53 × 2,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.18x = 8,715,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,301.73/2,592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.15

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