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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.42, 3,301.44 and 2,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.42, 3,301.44 and 2,062.29 is: 2,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.42 : 3,301.44 = 2,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.42/3,301.44 = 2,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.42x = 3,301.44 × 2,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.42x = 6,808,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808,526.70/2,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.50

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