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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.35, 3,585.49 and 2,153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.35, 3,585.49 and 2,153.55 is: 3,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.35 : 3,585.49 = 2,153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.35/3,585.49 = 2,153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.35x = 3,585.49 × 2,153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.35x = 7,721,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721,531.99/2,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.21

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