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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.32, 3,594.42 and 2,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.32, 3,594.42 and 2,341.60 is: 3,512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.32 : 3,594.42 = 2,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.32/3,594.42 = 2,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.32x = 3,594.42 × 2,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.32x = 8,416,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,693.87/2,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.34

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