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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.42, 3,888.63 and 2,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.42, 3,888.63 and 2,244.66 is: 3,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.42 : 3,888.63 = 2,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.42/3,888.63 = 2,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.42x = 3,888.63 × 2,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.42x = 8,728,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728,652.22/2,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.99

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