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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.61, 3,344.90 and 2,100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.61, 3,344.90 and 2,100.87 is: 3,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.61 : 3,344.90 = 2,100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.61/3,344.90 = 2,100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.61x = 3,344.90 × 2,100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.61x = 7,027,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,189.56/2,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.53

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