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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.92, 11,389.92 and 2,398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.92, 11,389.92 and 2,398.75 is: 3,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.92 : 11,389.92 = 2,398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.92/11,389.92 = 2,398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.92x = 11,389.92 × 2,398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.92x = 27,321,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,570.60/7,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.30

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