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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.82, 3,190.24 and 2,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.82, 3,190.24 and 2,123.56 is: 2,930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.82 : 3,190.24 = 2,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.82/3,190.24 = 2,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.82x = 3,190.24 × 2,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.82x = 6,774,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,666.05/2,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.45

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