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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.10, 3,558.32 and 2,094.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.10, 3,558.32 and 2,094.99 is: 3,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.10 : 3,558.32 = 2,094.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.10/3,558.32 = 2,094.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.10x = 3,558.32 × 2,094.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.10x = 7,454,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,634.34/2,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.20

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