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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.60, 3,463.80 and 2,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.60, 3,463.80 and 2,120.20 is: 3,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.60 : 3,463.80 = 2,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.60/3,463.80 = 2,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.60x = 3,463.80 × 2,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.60x = 7,343,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,948.76/2,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.88

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