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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.92, 3,501.18 and 2,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.92, 3,501.18 and 2,006.78 is: 3,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.92 : 3,501.18 = 2,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.92/3,501.18 = 2,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.92x = 3,501.18 × 2,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.92x = 7,026,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,080.49/2,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.98

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