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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.18, 3,083.26 and 2,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.18, 3,083.26 and 2,039 is: 2,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.18 : 3,083.26 = 2,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.18/3,083.26 = 2,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.18x = 3,083.26 × 2,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.18x = 6,286,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,767.14/2,232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.42

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