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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.25, 3,580.94 and 2,038.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.25, 3,580.94 and 2,038.38 is: 3,057.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.25 : 3,580.94 = 2,038.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.25/3,580.94 = 2,038.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.25x = 3,580.94 × 2,038.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.25x = 7,299,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,316.48/2,387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.63

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