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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.68, 3,986.13 and 2,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.68, 3,986.13 and 2,395.68 is: 3,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.68 : 3,986.13 = 2,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.68/3,986.13 = 2,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.68x = 3,986.13 × 2,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.68x = 9,549,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,491.92/2,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.47

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