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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.32, 3,892.34 and 1,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.32, 3,892.34 and 1,363.88 is: 2,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.32 : 3,892.34 = 1,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.32/3,892.34 = 1,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.32x = 3,892.34 × 1,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.32x = 5,308,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308,684.68/2,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.12

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