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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.85, 3,576.36 and 2,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.85, 3,576.36 and 2,295.73 is: 3,439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.85 : 3,576.36 = 2,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.85/3,576.36 = 2,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.85x = 3,576.36 × 2,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.85x = 8,210,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,339.06/2,386.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.82

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