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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.92, 3,259.17 and 2,047.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.92, 3,259.17 and 2,047.63 is: 2,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.92 : 3,259.17 = 2,047.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.92/3,259.17 = 2,047.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.92x = 3,259.17 × 2,047.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.92x = 6,673,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,572.23/2,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.29

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