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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.73, 3,873.06 and 2,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.73, 3,873.06 and 2,332.32 is: 3,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.73 : 3,873.06 = 2,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.73/3,873.06 = 2,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.73x = 3,873.06 × 2,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.73x = 9,033,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,033,215.30/2,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.06

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