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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.12, 3,460.62 and 2,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.12, 3,460.62 and 2,175.26 is: 3,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.12 : 3,460.62 = 2,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.12/3,460.62 = 2,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.12x = 3,460.62 × 2,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.12x = 7,527,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,739.12/2,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.59

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