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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.87, 3,491.17 and 2,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.87, 3,491.17 and 2,062.06 is: 3,077.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.87 : 3,491.17 = 2,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.87/3,491.17 = 2,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.87x = 3,491.17 × 2,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.87x = 7,199,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,002.01/2,338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.98

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