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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.05, 3,580.56 and 2,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.05, 3,580.56 and 2,150.26 is: 3,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.05 : 3,580.56 = 2,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.05/3,580.56 = 2,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.05x = 3,580.56 × 2,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.05x = 7,699,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,111.22/2,393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.28

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