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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.23, 3,879.05 and 2,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.23, 3,879.05 and 2,418.44 is: 3,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.23 : 3,879.05 = 2,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.23/3,879.05 = 2,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.23x = 3,879.05 × 2,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.23x = 9,381,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381,218.19/2,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.98

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