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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.12, 3,292.80 and 2,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.12, 3,292.80 and 2,014.44 is: 2,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.12 : 3,292.80 = 2,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.12/3,292.80 = 2,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.12x = 3,292.80 × 2,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.12x = 6,633,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,148.03/2,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.56

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