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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.16, 3,225.33 and 2,028.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.16, 3,225.33 and 2,028.42 is: 2,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.16 : 3,225.33 = 2,028.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.16/3,225.33 = 2,028.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.16x = 3,225.33 × 2,028.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.16x = 6,542,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542,323.88/2,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.90

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