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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.20, 3,294.30 and 2,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.20, 3,294.30 and 2,062.72 is: 2,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.20 : 3,294.30 = 2,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.20/3,294.30 = 2,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.20x = 3,294.30 × 2,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.20x = 6,795,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,218.50/2,393.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.39

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