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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.97, 3,586.71 and 2,043.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.97, 3,586.71 and 2,043.79 is: 3,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.97 : 3,586.71 = 2,043.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.97/3,586.71 = 2,043.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.97x = 3,586.71 × 2,043.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.97x = 7,330,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,482.03/2,393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.06

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