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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.45, 4,111.59 and 2,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.45, 4,111.59 and 2,395.96 is: 3,590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.45 : 4,111.59 = 2,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.45/4,111.59 = 2,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.45x = 4,111.59 × 2,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.45x = 9,851,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851,205.18/2,743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.81

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