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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.95, 3,595.83 and 2,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.95, 3,595.83 and 2,317.80 is: 3,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.95 : 3,595.83 = 2,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.95/3,595.83 = 2,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.95x = 3,595.83 × 2,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.95x = 8,334,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,334,414.77/2,400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.30

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