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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.12, 3,288.26 and 2,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.12, 3,288.26 and 2,072.82 is: 2,854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.12 : 3,288.26 = 2,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.12/3,288.26 = 2,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.12x = 3,288.26 × 2,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.12x = 6,815,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,960.73/2,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.11

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