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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.92, 3,244.77 and 2,038.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.92, 3,244.77 and 2,038.01 is: 2,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.92 : 3,244.77 = 2,038.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.92/3,244.77 = 2,038.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.92x = 3,244.77 × 2,038.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.92x = 6,612,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,857.48/2,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.50

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