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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.02, 3,462.01 and 2,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.02, 3,462.01 and 2,016.78 is: 3,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.02 : 3,462.01 = 2,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.02/3,462.01 = 2,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.02x = 3,462.01 × 2,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.02x = 6,982,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,107.49/2,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.53

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