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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.84, 3,238.31 and 2,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.84, 3,238.31 and 2,028.60 is: 2,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.84 : 3,238.31 = 2,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.84/3,238.31 = 2,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.84x = 3,238.31 × 2,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.84x = 6,569,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,240.74/2,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.58

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