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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.36, 4,041.61 and 2,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.36, 4,041.61 and 2,383.76 is: 3,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.36 : 4,041.61 = 2,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.36/4,041.61 = 2,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.36x = 4,041.61 × 2,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.36x = 9,634,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634,228.25/2,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.38

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