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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.94, 3,856.85 and 2,346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.94, 3,856.85 and 2,346.36 is: 3,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.94 : 3,856.85 = 2,346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.94/3,856.85 = 2,346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.94x = 3,856.85 × 2,346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.94x = 9,049,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,541.17/2,576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.74

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