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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.73, 3,297.89 and 2,054.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.73, 3,297.89 and 2,054.15 is: 2,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.73 : 3,297.89 = 2,054.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.73/3,297.89 = 2,054.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.73x = 3,297.89 × 2,054.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.73x = 6,774,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,374.12/2,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.23

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