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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.72, 3,298.10 and 2,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.72, 3,298.10 and 2,063.03 is: 2,841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.72 : 3,298.10 = 2,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.72/3,298.10 = 2,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.72x = 3,298.10 × 2,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.72x = 6,804,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,052.44/2,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.27

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