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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.14, 3,564.62 and 2,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.14, 3,564.62 and 2,299.74 is: 3,435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.14 : 3,564.62 = 2,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.14/3,564.62 = 2,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.14x = 3,564.62 × 2,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.14x = 8,197,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,687.70/2,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.54

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