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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.90, 3,572.69 and 2,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.90, 3,572.69 and 2,104.60 is: 3,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.90 : 3,572.69 = 2,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.90/3,572.69 = 2,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.90x = 3,572.69 × 2,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.90x = 7,519,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519,065.51/2,395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.31

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