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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.71, 3,579.45 and 2,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.71, 3,579.45 and 2,028.56 is: 3,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.71 : 3,579.45 = 2,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.71/3,579.45 = 2,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.71x = 3,579.45 × 2,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.71x = 7,261,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,103.59/2,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.35

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