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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.56, 3,572.50 and 2,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.56, 3,572.50 and 2,130.09 is: 3,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.56 : 3,572.50 = 2,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.56/3,572.50 = 2,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.56x = 3,572.50 × 2,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.56x = 7,609,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,746.53/2,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.60

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