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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.28, 3,435.36 and 2,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.28, 3,435.36 and 2,372.16 is: 3,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.28 : 3,435.36 = 2,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.28/3,435.36 = 2,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.28x = 3,435.36 × 2,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.28x = 8,149,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,223.58/2,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.86

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