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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.89, 3,574.36 and 2,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.89, 3,574.36 and 2,375.02 is: 3,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.89 : 3,574.36 = 2,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.89/3,574.36 = 2,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.89x = 3,574.36 × 2,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.89x = 8,489,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489,176.49/2,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.75

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