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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.40, 3,888.78 and 2,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.40, 3,888.78 and 2,106.40 is: 3,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.40 : 3,888.78 = 2,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.40/3,888.78 = 2,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.40x = 3,888.78 × 2,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.40x = 8,191,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,326.19/2,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.75

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