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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.08, 3,974.88 and 2,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.08, 3,974.88 and 2,328.08 is: 3,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.08 : 3,974.88 = 2,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.08/3,974.88 = 2,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.08x = 3,974.88 × 2,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.08x = 9,253,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253,838.63/2,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.28

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