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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.03, 3,698.04 and 2,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.03, 3,698.04 and 2,388.96 is: 3,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.03 : 3,698.04 = 2,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.03/3,698.04 = 2,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.03x = 3,698.04 × 2,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.03x = 8,834,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834,469.64/2,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.44

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