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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.65, 3,592.21 and 2,118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.65, 3,592.21 and 2,118.68 is: 3,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.65 : 3,592.21 = 2,118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.65/3,592.21 = 2,118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.65x = 3,592.21 × 2,118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.65x = 7,610,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,743.48/2,395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.90

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