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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.23, 3,304.27 and 2,140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.23, 3,304.27 and 2,140.37 is: 2,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.23 : 3,304.27 = 2,140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.23/3,304.27 = 2,140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.23x = 3,304.27 × 2,140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.23x = 7,072,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,371.32/2,393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.16

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