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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.67, 4,381.44 and 2,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.67, 4,381.44 and 2,538.60 is: 3,788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.67 : 4,381.44 = 2,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.67/4,381.44 = 2,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.67x = 4,381.44 × 2,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.67x = 11,122,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,688.98/2,935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.81

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