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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.73, 3,492.47 and 2,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.73, 3,492.47 and 2,062.95 is: 3,079.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.73 : 3,492.47 = 2,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.73/3,492.47 = 2,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.73x = 3,492.47 × 2,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.73x = 7,204,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,796.14/2,339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.33

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