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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.70, 4,364.18 and 2,536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.70, 4,364.18 and 2,536.41 is: 3,786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.70 : 4,364.18 = 2,536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.70/4,364.18 = 2,536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.70x = 4,364.18 × 2,536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.70x = 11,069,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,069,362.99/2,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.09

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