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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.12, 3,557.34 and 2,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.12, 3,557.34 and 2,028.52 is: 3,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.12 : 3,557.34 = 2,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.12/3,557.34 = 2,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.12x = 3,557.34 × 2,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.12x = 7,216,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,135.34/2,374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.50

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