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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.41, 3,580.82 and 2,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.41, 3,580.82 and 2,205.98 is: 3,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.41 : 3,580.82 = 2,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.41/3,580.82 = 2,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.41x = 3,580.82 × 2,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.41x = 7,899,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899,217.30/2,386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.08

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