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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.11, 3,586.17 and 1,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.11, 3,586.17 and 1,238.43 is: 1,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.11 : 3,586.17 = 1,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.11/3,586.17 = 1,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.11x = 3,586.17 × 1,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.11x = 4,441,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,220.51/2,395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.29

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