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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.36, 3,999.52 and 2,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.36, 3,999.52 and 2,338.08 is: 3,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.36 : 3,999.52 = 2,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.36/3,999.52 = 2,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.36x = 3,999.52 × 2,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.36x = 9,351,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,351,197.72/2,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.72

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