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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.26, 3,779.89 and 2,395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.26, 3,779.89 and 2,395.23 is: 3,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.26 : 3,779.89 = 2,395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.26/3,779.89 = 2,395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.26x = 3,779.89 × 2,395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.26x = 9,053,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,724.39/2,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.38

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