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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.40, 5,238.44 and 2,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.40, 5,238.44 and 2,033 is: 3,048.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.40 : 5,238.44 = 2,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.40/5,238.44 = 2,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.40x = 5,238.44 × 2,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.40x = 10,649,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,649,748.52/3,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.53

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