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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.92, 3,897.36 and 2,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.92, 3,897.36 and 2,231.68 is: 3,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.92 : 3,897.36 = 2,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.92/3,897.36 = 2,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.92x = 3,897.36 × 2,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.92x = 8,697,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697,660.36/2,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.93

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