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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.68, 3,586.77 and 2,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.68, 3,586.77 and 2,177.62 is: 3,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.68 : 3,586.77 = 2,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.68/3,586.77 = 2,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.68x = 3,586.77 × 2,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.68x = 7,810,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810,626.81/2,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.03

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