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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.40, 2,862.40 and 2,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.40, 2,862.40 and 2,038.40 is: 2,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.40 : 2,862.40 = 2,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.40/2,862.40 = 2,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.40x = 2,862.40 × 2,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.40x = 5,834,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,716.16/2,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.40

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