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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.60, 3,585.30 and 2,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.60, 3,585.30 and 2,395.60 is: 3,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.60 : 3,585.30 = 2,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.60/3,585.30 = 2,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.60x = 3,585.30 × 2,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.60x = 8,588,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,944.68/2,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.30

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