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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.93, 3,908.55 and 2,442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.93, 3,908.55 and 2,442.45 is: 3,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.93 : 3,908.55 = 2,442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.93/3,908.55 = 2,442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.93x = 3,908.55 × 2,442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.93x = 9,546,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546,437.95/2,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.72

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