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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.24, 3,190.68 and 2,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.24, 3,190.68 and 2,165.52 is: 2,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.24 : 3,190.68 = 2,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.24/3,190.68 = 2,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.24x = 3,190.68 × 2,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.24x = 6,909,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,481.35/2,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.81

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