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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.16, 3,298.32 and 2,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.16, 3,298.32 and 2,060.01 is: 2,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.16 : 3,298.32 = 2,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.16/3,298.32 = 2,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.16x = 3,298.32 × 2,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.16x = 6,794,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794,572.18/2,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.36

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