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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.76, 3,756.44 and 2,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.76, 3,756.44 and 2,395.36 is: 3,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.76 : 3,756.44 = 2,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.76/3,756.44 = 2,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.76x = 3,756.44 × 2,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.76x = 8,998,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,026.12/2,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.15

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