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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.74, 5,038.74 and 2,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.74, 5,038.74 and 2,394 is: 3,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.74 : 5,038.74 = 2,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.74/5,038.74 = 2,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.74x = 5,038.74 × 2,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.74x = 12,062,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,743.56/3,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.38

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