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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.92, 3,604.21 and 2,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.92, 3,604.21 and 2,395.02 is: 3,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.92 : 3,604.21 = 2,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.92/3,604.21 = 2,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.92x = 3,604.21 × 2,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.92x = 8,632,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,155.03/2,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.55

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