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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.49, 3,188.41 and 2,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.49, 3,188.41 and 2,124.73 is: 2,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.49 : 3,188.41 = 2,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.49/3,188.41 = 2,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.49x = 3,188.41 × 2,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.49x = 6,774,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,510.38/2,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.07

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