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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.46, 3,892.47 and 2,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.46, 3,892.47 and 2,331.50 is: 3,479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.46 : 3,892.47 = 2,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.46/3,892.47 = 2,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.46x = 3,892.47 × 2,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.46x = 9,075,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,075,282.15/2,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.17

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