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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.38, 3,393.82 and 2,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.38, 3,393.82 and 2,029.84 is: 3,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.38 : 3,393.82 = 2,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.38/3,393.82 = 2,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.38x = 3,393.82 × 2,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.38x = 6,888,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,905.64/2,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.99

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