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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.29, 3,490.56 and 2,005.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.29, 3,490.56 and 2,005.65 is: 2,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.29 : 3,490.56 = 2,005.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.29/3,490.56 = 2,005.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.29x = 3,490.56 × 2,005.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.29x = 7,000,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,841.66/2,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.00

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