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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.64, 3,573.82 and 2,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.64, 3,573.82 and 2,105.35 is: 3,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.64 : 3,573.82 = 2,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.64/3,573.82 = 2,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.64x = 3,573.82 × 2,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.64x = 7,524,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,141.94/2,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.45

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