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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.35, 3,585.77 and 2,043.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.35, 3,585.77 and 2,043.17 is: 3,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.35 : 3,585.77 = 2,043.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.35/3,585.77 = 2,043.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.35x = 3,585.77 × 2,043.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.35x = 7,326,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,337.69/2,393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.12

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