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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.41, 3,301.43 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.41, 3,301.43 and 2,062.26 is: 2,843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.41 : 3,301.43 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.41/3,301.43 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.41x = 3,301.43 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.41x = 6,808,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808,396.72/2,394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.46

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