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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.47, 3,585.96 and 2,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.47, 3,585.96 and 2,043.29 is: 3,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.47 : 3,585.96 = 2,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.47/3,585.96 = 2,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.47x = 3,585.96 × 2,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.47x = 7,327,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,156.21/2,393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.31

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