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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.36, 3,882.33 and 2,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.36, 3,882.33 and 2,281.05 is: 3,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.36 : 3,882.33 = 2,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.36/3,882.33 = 2,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.36x = 3,882.33 × 2,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.36x = 8,855,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,788.85/2,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.11

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