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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.80, 3,601.80 and 2,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.80, 3,601.80 and 2,039.40 is: 3,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.80 : 3,601.80 = 2,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.80/3,601.80 = 2,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.80x = 3,601.80 × 2,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.80x = 7,345,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,510.92/2,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.00

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