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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.35, 4,107.46 and 2,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.35, 4,107.46 and 2,395.59 is: 3,294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.35 : 4,107.46 = 2,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.35/4,107.46 = 2,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.35x = 4,107.46 × 2,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.35x = 9,839,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,790.10/2,986.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.92

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