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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.85, 3,747.96 and 2,396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.85, 3,747.96 and 2,396.53 is: 3,598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.85 : 3,747.96 = 2,396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.85/3,747.96 = 2,396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.85x = 3,747.96 × 2,396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.85x = 8,982,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,079.84/2,495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.81

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