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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.79, 3,788.46 and 2,343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.79, 3,788.46 and 2,343.39 is: 3,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.79 : 3,788.46 = 2,343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.79/3,788.46 = 2,343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.79x = 3,788.46 × 2,343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.79x = 8,877,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,839.28/2,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.07

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