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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.92, 3,918.24 and 2,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.92, 3,918.24 and 2,329.92 is: 3,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.92 : 3,918.24 = 2,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.92/3,918.24 = 2,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.92x = 3,918.24 × 2,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.92x = 9,129,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,185.74/2,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.19

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