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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.48, 3,271.62 and 2,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.48, 3,271.62 and 2,034.28 is: 2,813.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.48 : 3,271.62 = 2,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.48/3,271.62 = 2,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.48x = 3,271.62 × 2,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.48x = 6,655,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,391.13/2,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.55

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