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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.69, 3,393.97 and 2,032.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.69, 3,393.97 and 2,032.34 is: 3,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.69 : 3,393.97 = 2,032.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.69/3,393.97 = 2,032.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.69x = 3,393.97 × 2,032.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.69x = 6,897,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,698.03/2,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.38

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