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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.38, 3,600.36 and 2,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.38, 3,600.36 and 2,344.38 is: 3,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.38 : 3,600.36 = 2,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.38/3,600.36 = 2,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.38x = 3,600.36 × 2,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.38x = 8,440,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,611.98/2,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.70

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