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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.50, 3,294.39 and 2,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.50, 3,294.39 and 2,036.28 is: 2,805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.50 : 3,294.39 = 2,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.50/3,294.39 = 2,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.50x = 3,294.39 × 2,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.50x = 6,708,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,300.47/2,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.06

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