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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.30, 3,453.45 and 2,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.30, 3,453.45 and 2,124.10 is: 3,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.30 : 3,453.45 = 2,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.30/3,453.45 = 2,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.30x = 3,453.45 × 2,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.30x = 7,335,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,473.15/2,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.15

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