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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.24, 3,485.08 and 2,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.24, 3,485.08 and 2,085.76 is: 3,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.24 : 3,485.08 = 2,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.24/3,485.08 = 2,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.24x = 3,485.08 × 2,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.24x = 7,269,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,040.46/2,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.01

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