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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.89, 3,938.91 and 2,355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.89, 3,938.91 and 2,355.97 is: 3,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.89 : 3,938.91 = 2,355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.89/3,938.91 = 2,355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.89x = 3,938.91 × 2,355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.89x = 9,279,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279,953.79/2,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.37

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