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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.40, 3,453.60 and 2,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.40, 3,453.60 and 2,124.20 is: 3,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.40 : 3,453.60 = 2,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.40/3,453.60 = 2,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.40x = 3,453.60 × 2,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.40x = 7,336,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,336,137.12/2,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.30

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