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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.97, 3,295.04 and 2,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.97, 3,295.04 and 2,237.52 is: 3,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.97 : 3,295.04 = 2,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.97/3,295.04 = 2,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.97x = 3,295.04 × 2,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.97x = 7,372,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372,717.90/2,386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.74

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