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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.08, 3,399.35 and 2,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.08, 3,399.35 and 2,032.92 is: 3,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.08 : 3,399.35 = 2,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.08/3,399.35 = 2,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.08x = 3,399.35 × 2,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.08x = 6,910,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910,596.44/2,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.52

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