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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.28, 2,793.92 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.28, 2,793.92 and 2,009.52 is: 2,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.28 : 2,793.92 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.28/2,793.92 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.28x = 2,793.92 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.28x = 5,614,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,428.07/2,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.50

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