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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.38, 3,565.77 and 2,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.38, 3,565.77 and 2,041.83 is: 3,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.38 : 3,565.77 = 2,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.38/3,565.77 = 2,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.38x = 3,565.77 × 2,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.38x = 7,280,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,688.50/2,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.39

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