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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.82, 3,895.44 and 2,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.82, 3,895.44 and 2,397.70 is: 3,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.82 : 3,895.44 = 2,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.82/3,895.44 = 2,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.82x = 3,895.44 × 2,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.82x = 9,340,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,096.49/2,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.83

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