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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.93, 3,520.56 and 2,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.93, 3,520.56 and 2,038.28 is: 3,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.93 : 3,520.56 = 2,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.93/3,520.56 = 2,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.93x = 3,520.56 × 2,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.93x = 7,175,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,869.43/2,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.65

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