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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.98, 3,570.89 and 2,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.98, 3,570.89 and 2,392.34 is: 3,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.98 : 3,570.89 = 2,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.98/3,570.89 = 2,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.98x = 3,570.89 × 2,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.98x = 8,542,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,753.17/2,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.45

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