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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.36, 4,381.84 and 2,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.36, 4,381.84 and 2,338.64 is: 3,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.36 : 4,381.84 = 2,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.36/4,381.84 = 2,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.36x = 4,381.84 × 2,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.36x = 10,247,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,546.30/2,926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.81

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