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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.52, 3,148.17 and 2,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.52, 3,148.17 and 2,039.28 is: 2,799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.52 : 3,148.17 = 2,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.52/3,148.17 = 2,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.52x = 3,148.17 × 2,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.52x = 6,419,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419,980.66/2,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.19

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