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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.12, 3,895.24 and 2,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.12, 3,895.24 and 2,382.64 is: 3,568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.12 : 3,895.24 = 2,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.12/3,895.24 = 2,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.12x = 3,895.24 × 2,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.12x = 9,280,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280,954.63/2,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.06

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