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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.37, 3,491.91 and 2,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.37, 3,491.91 and 2,062.56 is: 3,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.37 : 3,491.91 = 2,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.37/3,491.91 = 2,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.37x = 3,491.91 × 2,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.37x = 7,202,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,273.89/2,339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.72

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