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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.13, 3,968.20 and 2,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.13, 3,968.20 and 2,382.67 is: 3,565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.13 : 3,968.20 = 2,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.13/3,968.20 = 2,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.13x = 3,968.20 × 2,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.13x = 9,454,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,911.09/2,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.03

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